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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.
Matt Brickell
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Jim Crider
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Dan Daly
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Adeline Gray
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Colorado
Jim Hanson
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Brian Velarde
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Dave Keeler
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Jim Opperman
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Scott Pickert
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Ed Rusher
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Everett Thorpe
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Sharon Farnsworth
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Dan Janowsky
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Mike Marsh
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Andy Pipher
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
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