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.

Randy Nesbit

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Jack Nutter

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Robert Park

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Bill Pavlak

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

John Perry

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Charlie Peterson

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

James Pihakis

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

Fred Piotrowsky

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Carl Poff

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Jim Pond

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Brett Powell

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Jack Regis, Sr.

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia

Art Reynolds

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Robert Rodriguez

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Eric Romanino

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

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