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.

John Kayjanian

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

Craig Kelso

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

David Kreider

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

Trent Kroll

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

Bobby Laxton

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

Jeff Lester

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

Paul Loverde

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

Rick Lowry

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

Chris Lucas

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

Jeff Madden

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

Daniel Mahoney

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

Daniel Mahony

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Jeff Malavsky

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

Fred Marjerrison

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

Paul Marquart

Year: 2019
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Minnesota

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