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.

Ray Bousman

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Rick Bowers

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Mike Bradley

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Gregory Brooks

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Ron Brooks

Year: 2017
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: New Jersey

Darrell Brown

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Idaho

Jason Bryant

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Roger Burkett

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Jack Burton

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

Jerry Byers

Year: 2017
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Minnesota

Rick Caldwell

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Max Calehuff

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Wayne Carroll

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Jesse Castro

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Sammy Chagolla

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona

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