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.

Rick Reeves

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

Todd Steidley

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

Darryl Clark

Year: 2010
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Oklahoma

Roger Frizzell

Year: 2010
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Oklahoma

Don Gray

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Bobby Jefferson

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Allan Long

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Ed Sheakley

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Jim Shields

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Shirley Walton

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Edward Evey

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

A.L. Haizlip

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Ellis Holt

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Jay Keel

Year: 2009
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Oklahoma

Gene Knight

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

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