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.

William "Bill" Eccles

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Matthew Lynch

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

William Puckett

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Forest "Butch" Ross

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Mike Stanbridge

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Richard Wince

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Jim Coggins

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

John Sanderson

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Ralph Shatterly

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Homer Spring

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

R.W. Watkins

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

David Rothwell

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Bobby Shriner

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

John Walker

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Ron Williams

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

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