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.

Richard Owens

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

Donald P. Quinn

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

Mike Raybon

Year: 1997
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Tom Robertson

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

Armando Rodriguez

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

Bill Schmitt

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

Bob Sharp

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

Jack Smith

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

Norman Sorensen

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

Kevin Szott

Year: 1997
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Pennsylvania

James Underfer

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

Mike Vania

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

Joe Verciglio

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

Asa 'Ace' Wiley

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

Edward Wiley

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

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