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.

Duane Kleven

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

George Krupicka

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

Larry Lederman

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

Bill Linkner

Year: 1998
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Jay Livziey

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

Phil Lockcuff

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

Bobby Lyons

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

Bill McNiel

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

Wilbur Nead

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

Malvin Paul

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

Ted Petersen

Year: 1998
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Jim Regenfuss

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

John Roberts

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

Bob Roethler

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

Charles Sacavage

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

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