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.

Arturo Holmes

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

Robert Neu

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

Adam Pitt

Year: 2017
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Georgia

Charles Rich

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

Chris Thornbury

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

Peter Fritts

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Mike Godlewski

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

David Hartis

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Bill Hess

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Rob Larmore

Year: 2016
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Georgia

Steve Lattizori

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Stefan Smith

Year: 2016
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Georgia

Beasey Hendrix III

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Kirk Hoffmann

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Gary Jira

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

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