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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.
William Lukridge
Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Ian Malesiewski
Year: 2022
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Wayne and Kay Renneisen
Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Ed Schneider
Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Jerry Swope
Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Andy Thal
Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Marc Billett
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Steve Capoferri
Year: 2021
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Roger Crebs
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Ken Dawes
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Robert Koffler
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
John Little
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Carl Poff
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Marty Strayer
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Rich Vetock
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
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