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.

Luke Worsham

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

W. 'Austin' Bishop

Year: 1994
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Richard DeMoss

Year: 1994
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Ken Ober

Year: 1994
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Harvey Sitler

Year: 1994
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Harry Steever

Year: 1994
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Clyde 'Red' Witman

Year: 1994
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Harry Broadbent

Year: 1993
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Hawaii

Francis Bentley

Year: 1990
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

John Epperly

Year: 1990
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Surachai Harnsongkram

Year: 1990
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Louisiana

Don Johnson

Year: 1990
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Ignatius Konrad

Year: 1990
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Paul Labazzetta

Year: 1990
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Mike Rodriguez

Year: 1990
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

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