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.

Melvin Peters

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Carl Pfeiffer

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee

Steven Pricer

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Guy Pritzker

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Mike Pyle

Year: 2015
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Massachusetts

Robin Rayfield

Year: 2015
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Ohio

Jon Rhodes

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Alan Rice

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Bruce Rich

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Gary Richie

Year: 2015
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Wisconsin

Dave Riggs

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Harry Riker

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee

James Rooney

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

John Roselli

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Marty Rusnak

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

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