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.

Chadwick Smith

Year: 2013
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Tennessee

Lee Roy Smith Jr.

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

Randall Steen

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

Mark Stephens

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Mike Tatone

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

Jon Thompson

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

Stephen Trauth

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

Greg Urbas

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

William Vail

Year: 2013
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Illinois

Nolan VanGilder

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia

Julius Wagner

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

Larry Wagner

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

Keith Watson

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

Pat Weber

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

HD Weddel

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

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