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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.
John Craven
Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
John Dahlem
Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Ken Duddridge
Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Jack Fernandez
Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Fred Owens
Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Jay Roelen
Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Bill Clauder
Year: 1999
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Dan Dierdorff
Year: 1999
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Mark Nelson
Year: 1999
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Ivan Olsen
Year: 1999
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Glen Takahashi
Year: 1999
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
John Woods
Year: 1999
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Frank Addleman
Year: 1998
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Fred Burri
Year: 1998
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Richard Comly
Year: 1998
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
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