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.

Ann Wood

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Bob Wood

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Anna Baker

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Colon Baker

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

J. Chris Giles

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

David Hooper

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Jim Neese

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

William Roper

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Bill Swink

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Michael Caison

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

Roy Hill, III

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

John Licata

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

Steve Martin

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

Pepper Martin, Jr.

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

Donald Scarr

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

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