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.

Elmer Dize

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Leo Eibner

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Haswell Franklin

Year: 2002
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Maryland

Michael Hampe

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

William Hastings

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Wayne Hicks

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Al Kohlhafer

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Andy Schipul

Year: 2002
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Maryland

Daniel Zottarelli

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

H Case

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Lloyd Keaser

Year: 2001
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Maryland

Ed Kelly

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Raymond Oliver

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Ed Peery

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Richard Slutzky

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

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