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.

Kenny Ritchie

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

Larry Winnard

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

Pat Fitzgerald

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Dr. Robert Hines

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Jerry Kuntz

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Representative Ray McCarter

Year: 2008
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Oklahoma

Archie Randall

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Wayne Constant

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Mickey Martin

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Homer McClure

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Kirk Taylor

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Bobby Wilson

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Charlie Bates

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Edwin Corr

Year: 2006
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Oklahoma

William Jacobsen

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

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