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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.
Danny Blackshear
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma
Brady Finton
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma
Mike London
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma
Dr. Joey Miller, DPT, PT
Year: 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Oklahoma
Dean Robertson
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma
Rance Stein
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma
Ricky Stewart
Year: 2024
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Oklahoma
Todd Chesbro
Year: 2023
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Oklahoma
Benny Coleman
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma
Jason Long
Year: 2023
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Oklahoma
Carl Mize
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma
Sidney Sanders
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma
John Strickland
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma
Shawn Wilson
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma
Mike Henry
Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma
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