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.

Tony DiGiovanni

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Matt Hamill

Year: 2015
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Ohio

Jamie Milkovich

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Paul Palivoda

Year: 2015
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Ohio

Michael Papouras

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Melvin Peters

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Robin Rayfield

Year: 2015
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Ohio

Dave Riggs

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

John Storey

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Mary Terbay

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Raymond Anthony

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

Graham Coghill

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

Arthur Hehr

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

James Houghtaling

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

Jeff Jordan

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

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