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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.
Stan Roberts
Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Jack Schwartz
Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Vince Silva
Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Ron Wilson
Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Lennie Zalesky
Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Joe Dansby
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Bill Kalivas
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Jamill Kelly
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Paul Keysaw Jr
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Rick McKinney
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Joe Seay
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Stephen Tirapelle
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Greg Zavala
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
DeWayne Zinkin
Year: 2021
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: California
Edward Zuckerman
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
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