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.

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

Richard Edge

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia

Dale Slack

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia

Aristotle Svingos

Year: 2016
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: West Virginia

Rod Auvil

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia

Barry Gashel

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia

Jim Hamric

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia

Paul E. Jackson

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia

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