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.

Stanley Woods

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Steve Woods

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

Bob Yilek

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

John Zerba

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

Ross Aguiar

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Nevada

Lee Allen

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Steve Anderson

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Jim Bailey

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Noel Bailey

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Tom Ball

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Paul Barbarick

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

Gene Barber

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Ray Barnes

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Scott Barrett

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Nevada

Frank and Angel Beck

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

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