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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.
Wayne Jackson
Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas
Dave Nigg
Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas
Jack Thaw
Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas
William Christner
Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas
Gregory Grater
Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas
Robert Kuhn
Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas
Doug Moore
Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas
Bob Warkentine
Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas
Ed Jackson
Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas
Earl Jones
Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas
Ken Jones
Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas
Jody Thompson
Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas
Cleve Currier
Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas
John Dickerson
Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas
Bill Fry
Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas
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