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.

Rex Whitlatch

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

George Wilfong

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

Dr. Rick Wilkerson

Year: 2013
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Iowa

Robert Williams

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

Greg Wojciechowski

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

Steven Wolfe

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

Ron Wood

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

Tyrone Woods

Year: 2013
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Oregon

Manny Yubeta

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

Nicholas Zacchilli

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

Larry Zilverberg

Year: 2013
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Minnesota

Bob Zweiacher

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

Randel Aleman

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Nevada

Dr. Tom Allen

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Rick Armstrong

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

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