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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.
Frank Alexander
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee
P. A. Bowler
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee
Larry Coffee
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee
Bobby Davenport
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee
Ralph Gabriel
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee
Chadwick Smith
Year: 2013
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Tennessee
Ashley Brooks
Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee
Lieutenant Colonel Frank Bryant, Jr.
Year: 2012
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Tennessee
Lynn Goss
Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee
Ward Gossett
Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee
William Hodges, Jr.
Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee
Martha Varner
Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee
Roy Varner
Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee
Walt Vineyard
Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee
David Hollowell
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee
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