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.

Charles Anderson

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Kerry Anderson

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Utah

William Anderson

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Irv Apgar

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Les Armes

Year: 2003
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Illinois

Roy Baker

Year: 2003
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: New Jersey

Frank Ball

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Jerry Barr

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Richard Bauerlein

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Frank Bennett

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Bob Bergen

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Frank Bettucci

Year: 2003
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Jerry Biller

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Victor Bonuchi

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

Warren Boring

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas

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