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.

Joseph Tauber

Year: 2021
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Maryland

Marc Taylor

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

Steve Techam

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

Randy Thomas

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

Ricky Ties

Year: 2021
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Minnesota

Stephen Tirapelle

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

Green Beret Sgt. First Class Tyler Milam Westbrook

Year: 2021
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: West Virginia

Rich Vetock

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

Ken Vogt

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

Daniel Walker

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

Ron Wasoba

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

Jon Watson

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

Carole Wiedeman

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

Jim Williams

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

Gerald Winnard

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

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