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.

Dr. Darrel Kauffman

Year: 2018
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Oregon

Milo Meskel

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Doug Samarron

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

John Speasl

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Cleve Thompson

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Del Helzer

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

Kevin Kramer

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

Larry Mahan

Year: 2017
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Oregon

Donnie McPherson

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

Roger Rolen

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

Bill Thompson

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

Doug Caffall

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

Dale Freeman

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

Larry Nugent

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

Ronald & Laurice Ochs

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

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