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.

Jim Smith

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Wayne Terry

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Jim Ball

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Rick Bowers

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Kip Herren

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Paul Jackson

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Jace Malek

Year: 2017
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Washington

Richard Muri

Year: 2017
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Washington

Tom Sewell

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Gaylord Strand

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Rich Tschirgi

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Donald Walley

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Dick Wooding

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Tim Crone

Year: 2015
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Washington

John deWeber

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

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