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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.
Ed Onorato
Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Robert Robbins
Year: 2001
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Jack Sinnott
Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Art Steves
Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Frank Gutierrez
Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Edward Klavon
Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Larry Lauchle
Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Wilbur 'Dutch' Lehman
Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Ray Nunamaker
Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
John Tomlinson
Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Kenneth Cox
Year: 1999
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Robert Craig
Year: 1999
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
David Joyner
Year: 1999
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Gerald 'Jerry' Petrofes
Year: 1999
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Theodore 'Ted' Rupp
Year: 1999
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
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