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.

Duane Loesch

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Nevada

Guy Rocha

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Nevada

James Coverley

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Nevada

Bill Curran

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Nevada

Richard Diller, Jr.

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Nevada

Jimmy May

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Nevada

Dave Nevin

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Nevada

Larry Barnson

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Nevada

Pat Christenson

Year: 2007
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Nevada

Jim Duschen

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Nevada

Dennis Finfrock

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Nevada

Mike Lommori

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Nevada

Jerry Wager

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Nevada

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