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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.
Wayne Van Burger
Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Dr. Michael Clock
Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Gary Head
Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Ron James
Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Dusty Johnson
Year: 2004
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Oregon
Robert Shewbert
Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Dan Speasl
Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Bob Bergen
Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Donald Conway
Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Tom Dyar
Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Gordon Hoffman
Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Masao Miyake
Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Robert “Jack” Olson
Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Pete Russo
Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Tony Russo
Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon