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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.
Michael Morris
Year: 2016
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Connecticut
John Chacho
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut
Frank Chaves
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut
Ken DeStefanis
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut
Sergeant Joseph Kapacziewski
Year: 2013
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Connecticut
Bernard Nasser
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut
Ricky Shook
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut
James Cunningham
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut
Jim Day
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut
Gralyn Harris
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut
Walter Jadach
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut
Ray Mainville
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut
Michael Morris
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut
Joseph Alissi
Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut
David Kanute
Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut
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