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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.
Rex Anderson
Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Texas
Randall Balch
Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Texas
Chuck Brown
Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Texas
Donna Daniel
Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Texas
Terry Foster
Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Texas
Ronald Pratt
Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Texas
Steven Davis
Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Texas
Randall Ellenbecker
Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Texas
Charles Fergason
Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Texas
Jay Harris
Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Texas
Otis Budd
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Texas
Doug Conrey
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Texas
William Gillespie
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Texas
John Gogonas
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Texas
James (Jim) Grimm
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Texas
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