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.

Donald Ward

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

James Warren

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Joe Wells

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Greg Wilson

Year: 2014
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Massachusetts

Lovell Witt

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

David Zahoransky

Year: 2014
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Ohio

Ned Zollinger

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Idaho

Tim Abel

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee

Dr. Allen Abraham

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Ron Ackerman

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Rich Aggen

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Frank Alexander

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee

Kelly "Kip" Alexander

Year: 2013
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Washington

Lee Allen

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Ed Amick

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

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