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.

Dr. Robert Koehler

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Gerald Kuntz

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Harry Lake

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Garth Lappin

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Adam Lauderback

Year: 2006
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Illinois

Earl Lauer

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Steve Leisz

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Texas

Thomas Lota

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Jeffrey Loyd

Year: 2006
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Tennessee

Larry Maguire

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Mike Manahan

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Arthur Marinelli

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Vernon "Tiny" Marlow

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia

Billy Marquardt

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Lester Mattocks

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

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