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.

John Fritz

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

Bob Hower

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

Joe Humphreys

Year: 2012
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Lloyd Rhoades, Jr.

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

Wayne Smythe

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

Ralph Byers

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

Terry Conover

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

Rod Frisco

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

Lois Hinkel

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

Earl Hoffman

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

Bob Pankake

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

Tom Sculley

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

Randy Umberger

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

Ron Frank

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

Tom Harbert

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

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