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.

David Alexander

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

George Baresford

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

Stephen Barrett

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

Charles Bishop

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

Steve Bulette

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

Don Garriott

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

Jack Gifford

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

Guy Gist

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

David Kreider

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

Jim McCrillis

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

Roye Oliver

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

Reza Abedi

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Randy Hartman

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Joe Ismay

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Paul Le Blanc

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

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