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.

Karl Spinnenweber

Year: 2015
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Virginia

Paul Anthony

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

Mark Ingrao

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

Thomas McMillan

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

Terry Perdew

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

Jeff Pultz

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

Donald Ward

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

Ken Berger

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Steve Crocker

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Kevin Dresser

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

William Savoy

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Joseph Schmitz

Year: 2013
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Virginia

Donald Shuler

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Dave Sisson

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Joe Boone III

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

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