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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.
Mike Litton
Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Ray Marling
Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Kim North
Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Ray Pernell
Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Gary Porter
Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Chuck Satterfield
Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
John Staggers
Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Jim Crawford
Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Peter Cuffaro
Year: 2017
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: West Virginia
Bill Donohew
Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Buddy James
Year: 2017
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: West Virginia
Troy Owens
Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Mike Contic
Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Joann Cullen
Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Dr. Dan Doyle
Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
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