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.

George Flanagan

Year: 1997
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Franc Freeman

Year: 1997
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Elias George

Year: 1997
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

George Girardi

Year: 1997
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Beauford Haizlip

Year: 1997
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Nebraska

Charles Harris

Year: 1997
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Kevin Hazard

Year: 1997
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Marv Hiebert

Year: 1997
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

James Howard

Year: 1997
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Art Jacobs

Year: 1997
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Leo Johnson

Year: 1997
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Reggie Jones

Year: 1997
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Hank Juran

Year: 1997
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Art Keith

Year: 1997
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

David King

Year: 1997
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alaska

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