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.

Patrick Kenny

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona

Ed Knecht

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona

Steve Krumtinger

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona

Rocky Nelson

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona

Larry O'Dell

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona

Charles H. Jones

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona

Mike Koury

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona

Gilbert Padilla

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona

Dennis E. Powell

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona

David Sampson

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona

Pat Weber

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona

Robert Williams

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona

Manny Yubeta

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona

Neil DeWitt

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona

Rick Johnson

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona

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