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.

Jerry Lane

Year: 1996
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

R.T. Mitchell

Year: 1996
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Harry Mondale

Year: 1996
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Cecil Mott

Year: 1996
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Dave Natvig

Year: 1996
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Ken Pearson

Year: 1996
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona

John Reese

Year: 1996
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Joseph Russo

Year: 1996
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Dr. J. Ken Shelton

Year: 1996
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Glenn Smith

Year: 1996
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Rich Testa

Year: 1996
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Russell Thurman

Year: 1996
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Thad Turner

Year: 1996
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Marlin "Moe" Weaver

Year: 1996
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Homer Barr

Year: 1995
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

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