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.

Merrill McDaniel

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

David Schramm PH.D.

Year: 2014
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Missouri

Robert Sink

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

Bob Blanner

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

Jim Clark

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

Dick Frankenberger

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

Dave Kinen

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

Jan Mirikitani

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

Loren Schweizer

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

Stephen Trauth

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

Morris Blitz

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

Dan Boudria

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

Bob Glasgow

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

Stephen Johnson

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

Nicholas Rallo

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

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