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.

Steve Dunlap

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Jerry Eckenrod

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Eugene Edwards

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

Kent Eknes

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Cherie Elvin

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas

Chuck Elvin

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas

Mark Emick

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Vic Eshpeter

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Jeremy Feldbush

Year: 2005
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Vince Fitz

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Julio Fuentes

Year: 2005
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New Jersey

Charlie Gadson

Year: 2005
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Marino Garcia

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

Alan Gardner

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Idaho

Anthony Gentile

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

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