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.

Denys Overholser

Year: 2016
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Oregon

Dr. Mike Reuter

Year: 2016
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Oregon

Rich Rolen

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Bob Akers

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

Brent Belveal

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

Chuck Corak

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

Jim Jackson

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

Stan Kawamoto

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

Trevor Knowles

Year: 2015
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Oregon

Dr. Howard Westcott

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

Dick Bellock

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

Doug Hislop

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

Frank Morse

Year: 2014
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Oregon

Ron Sather

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

Wayne Snoderly

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

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