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.

First Lieutenant Robert Bennedsen

Year: 2011
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Washington

John Birbeck

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

Wayne Bishop

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

Bruce Bittenbender

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

Mike Blasczyk

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

Bernie Botheroyd

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

Ron Bowes

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

Ron Bowes

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

Dennis Brand

Year: 2011
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Oklahoma

Ralph Byers

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

Wayne Carder

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

Larry Chambers

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia

Scott Chenoweth

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

Terry Clayton

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

Jim Coggins

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

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