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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.
Ken Wilson
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina
Bill Damude
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina
Mike Frye
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina
B.D. LaPrad
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina
Tim Wash
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina
Deno White
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina
Paul Hernandez
Year: 2012
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: South Carolina
Alonza Jenkins
Year: 2012
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: South Carolina
Bradford Porter
Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina
Quincy Riley, Jr.
Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina
Malcom Singleton
Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina
Mark Day
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina
Sonny Justice
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina
Daniel McCollum
Year: 2010
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: South Carolina
Joseph Sinnett
Year: 2010
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: South Carolina
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