State Chapter Awards

State Chapters recognize deserving individuals with the Lifetime Service to Wresting award, the Outstanding American award and the Medal of Courage award.

Lifetime Service To Wrestling

Given in recognition of 20 years or more of dedication to the development of leadership and citizenship in the youth through the sport of wrestling.

Outstanding American

Given to former wrestlers who are highly successful in other walks of life and use the disciplines learned in wrestling in their profession.

Medal of Courage

Presented to a former wrestler who has overcome what appear to be insurmountable challenges.

David Ripley

Year: 1999
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Theodore 'Ted' Rupp

Year: 1999
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Robert Russell

Year: 1999
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Paul Schaffeld

Year: 1999
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Idaho

Mary Jo and Ray Glen Stucker

Year: 1999
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Kirby Symes

Year: 1999
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Glen Takahashi

Year: 1999
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

John Toggas

Year: 1999
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Larry Topliff

Year: 1999
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Oregon

Harvey Weigle

Year: 1999
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

John Woods

Year: 1999
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

David Abraham

Year: 1998
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Frank Addleman

Year: 1998
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Ted Anderson

Year: 1998
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Michael Bonham

Year: 1998
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

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