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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.
Gary deBeaubien
Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
John Keever
Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Mario Lopez
Year: 2009
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: California
Fred Petersen
Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Bob Smith
Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Kent Wyatt
Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Dave Alexander
Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Jose Campo
Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Joseph Mount
Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
John Shindle
Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Jon Talbott
Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
John Thompson
Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Tim Tyler
Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Alfred Walker
Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Buddy Wilkerson
Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
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