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.

Jim Opperman

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Patrick Owens

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Idaho

Wade Palmer

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Idaho

Maurice Patton

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee

Mike Pedersen

Year: 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Florida

Mark Perry

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Scott Pickert

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Dawson Pratt

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

Malcolm Prewitt

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

Lee Reichert

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Dusty Rhodes

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Jim Richardson

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Don Rinehart

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

GeorgeAnne Ritter

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Nevada

Jim Ritter

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Nevada

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