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.

Kathy Sahlfeld

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Michele Stevenson

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Travis West

Year: 2023
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Oregon

Jerry Chapin

Year: 2022
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Oregon

Tony Jones

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Bill Nugent

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Bill Pickens

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Mike Ritchey

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Rex Stratton

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Bob Williams

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Tobe Zweygardt

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

J.D. Alley

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

William Bettis

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

John Breuer

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Len Kauffman

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

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