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.

Thomas Deaguero

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

Rich Fell

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

Ron Granieri

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

Anthony Miller

Year: 2021
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Colorado

John Perry

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

Robert Rodriguez

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

Carole Wiedeman

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

Gil Chavez

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Mike Hawkins

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Craig Kelso

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Fred Marjerrison

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

John McClure

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Robert Sisler

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Steven Valdez

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Forrest Davis

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

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