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.

Bob Walker

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Charlie Zies

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Stephen Archer

Year: 2002
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Florida

Greg Bondurant

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

Frank Brogan

Year: 2002
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Florida

David Frayer

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

Gary Freis

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

John Heyman

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

Charles Almeida

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

Brian Bain

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

John Davis

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

Michael Devine

Year: 2001
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Florida

Steve Evanoff

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

Johnny Rouse

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

Russell Cozart

Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

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