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.

Ann Ritter

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Albert Silveri

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

David Vannoy

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Mike Clair

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Bob Fehrs

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

William Graham

Year: 2017
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Bud Lindholm

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Paul Packer

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Pat Pecora

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Roger Reina

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Barry Smith

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

John Thomas

Year: 2017
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Galen Dreibelbis

Year: 2016
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Robert Ferraro

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

Wayne Hershey

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

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