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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.
Mike Mason
Year: 2014
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: West Virginia
David Riggs
Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Craig Turnbull
Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Mike Caruso
Year: 2013
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: West Virginia
Frank Ferguson
Year: 2013
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: West Virginia
John H. Holliday
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Terry Kendall
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Bruce Niday
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Burton Rodgers
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Nolan VanGilder
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Donnie Bauer
Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Mike Ellis
Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Jim LeMaster
Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Thomas Lewis
Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Bane McCracken
Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia