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.

Michael Liebig

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

David Ochoa

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

Alan Paradise

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

Wayne Partee

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

Tom Slowey

Year: 2018
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: California

Kenneth Torres

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

Justin Woodruff

Year: 2018
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: California

Dennis Bardsley

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

Max Calehuff

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

Jacob Fitzpatrick IV

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

Joan Fulp

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

Charles Lee

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

Ralphene Lee

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

H. Hugh Mumby

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

Doug Perrin

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

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