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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.
Donnie McPherson
Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Roger Rolen
Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Bill Thompson
Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Doug Caffall
Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Dale Freeman
Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Larry Nugent
Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Ronald & Laurice Ochs
Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
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
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