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.

Lovell Witt

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

Eddie Bailey

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

Frank Edwards

Year: 2013
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Maryland

Bill Hyson

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

Ron Jackson

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

Dean Johnson

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

Kevin Kearns

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

Keith Watson

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

Claude Darr

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

Joseph Galli Jr.

Year: 2012
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Maryland

Ray Lewis

Year: 2012
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Maryland

John Lowe

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

Sergeant George Manning

Year: 2012
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Maryland

Gary Siler

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

Rob Smoot

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

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