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.

Larry Wright

Year: 1998
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Melvin Calhoun

Year: 1997
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Norman Davis

Year: 1997
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Marv Hiebert

Year: 1997
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Hank Juran

Year: 1997
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Art Keith

Year: 1997
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Gale Davis

Year: 1996
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Wes Hogland

Year: 1996
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Jerry Lane

Year: 1996
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Harry Mondale

Year: 1996
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Russell Thurman

Year: 1996
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Cy Bellock

Year: 1995
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Jerry Dilley

Year: 1995
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Bill Geister

Year: 1995
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Bill Ryder

Year: 1995
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

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