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.

Michael Novogratz

Year: 2018
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New York - Downstate

David Ochoa

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Ron Oglesby

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

John Oxton

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Vincent Paolano

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Alan Paradise

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Albert Pardo

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Wayne Partee

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Dr. Donald Pate

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Chuck Patten

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Darren Peaster

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Tim Penny

Year: 2018
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Minnesota

Ray Pernell

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia

Van Phillips Sr

Year: 2018
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Alabama

Frank Popolizio

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

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