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.

Paul Pcsolinski

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Kevin Pedersen

Year: 2022
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Florida

Dan Pernat

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

David Phillips

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Bill Pickens

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Shepard Pittman

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

Robert Plaia

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Don Pluta

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Mark Prince

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Micheal J. Provenzano

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Bobby Pruett

Year: 2022
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: West Virginia

Jim Raabe

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Rick Rakevich

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Chuck Rasmussen

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Joe Reasbeck

Year: 2022
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Wisconsin

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