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.

Mark Black

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

Alan Clinton

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

Terry Martin

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

Lou Montano

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

Gary Pederson

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

Raymond Rodi

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

Gabe Ruz

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

Bob Steckman

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

Marshall Thompson

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

Karen Tufnell

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

Ray Wallace

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

Damon Zumwalt

Year: 2016
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: California

Dennis DeLiddo

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

Lee Ehrler

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

James Ferguson

Year: 2015
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: California

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