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.

Stephen Barrett

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Jim Bartels

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Joseph Bastardi

Year: 2019
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Ron Baze

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Paul Bengston

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Bob Bennett

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

John Bennett

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut

Norm Berney

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Mark Bertsch

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Charles Bishop

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Rick Bollenbach

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Jerry Bond

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Randy Bortles

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Paul Brandl

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Jill Brandl Gurtner

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

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