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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.
Robert Fitzgerald
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts
Ed Hanley
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts
Dennis King
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts
Marc Loranger
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts
Rodney Smith
Year: 2021
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Massachusetts
Dan Balboni
Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts
Homer Barr
Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts
Keith Durham
Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts
Kevin Russo
Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts
Steve Toubman
Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts
Burton Burger
Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts
Dennis Fenton
Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts
Bob Gay
Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts
David Lipton
Year: 2018
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Massachusetts
John Lopresti
Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts
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