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.

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

Wayne Branstetter

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

Frank Crosby

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

Art Jacobs

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

Armando Rodriguez

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

Edward Wiley

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

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