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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.
Frank and Angel Beck
Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Bruce Bittenbender
Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Lee and Joy Davids
Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
John Major
Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Rupert Shaft
Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Bernie Gonzales
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Randy Jorgensen
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Ruel McPherson
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Dave Porter
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Jack Provencal
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Robert Threloff
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Ron Gaffner
Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Eric Kopsch
Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Dr. Jim Miller
Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Dave Mills
Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
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