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.

Marion Harper

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

Johnny Johnston

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

Dale Sharpe

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

Wallace Welton

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

James Beltch

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

Ralph Bennett

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

Cherie Elvin

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

Chuck Elvin

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

Fritz Knorr

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

Larry Tilton

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

Gary Ulmer

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

Donald Vest

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

Lee Woodford

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

Lawrence Alley

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas

A.N. Bontz

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas

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