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.

Thomas E. Holland

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Lee Roy Smith Jr.

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Bob Zweiacher

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Dr. Tom Allen

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Wilton Conine

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Stan Deardeuff

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

John Finn

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Danny Kendle

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Mike Kirk

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Eddie Sullivan

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Wayne Bishop

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Dennis Brand

Year: 2011
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Oklahoma

Scott Chenoweth

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Jim Love

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Barry Patterson

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

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