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.

Robert Christin

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

Henry Franklin

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

Bruce Gabrielson

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

Homer King

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

Keith Runk

Year: 2016
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Maryland

Bill Zimmerman

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

Major General Ralph Baker

Year: 2015
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Maryland

Freddie Bullock

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

Bobby Burkhardt

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

Guy Pritzker

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

Pete Welch

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

Scott Beattie

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

Dr. Marcos Doxanas

Year: 2014
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Maryland

Wavie Gibson III

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

Craig Reddish

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

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