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.

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

David Hengsteler

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

Jim Regenfuss

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

Hal Simonek

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

Ned Blass

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

Our Mission: Preserve wrestling history, recognize extraordinary achievement and inspire greatness

Our Vision: Be the definitive steward and champion of wrestling history and achievement

Our Values: Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration and Service