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.

Gary Townsend

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

Jane Townsend

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

Victor Balmaceda

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

Donald & Dotty Curtis

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

William Dudley

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

Mark Hewitt

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

Randy Miller

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

David Mitchell

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

John Niles

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

John Hauser

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Kenneth Johnson

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

David Mauger

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Mike Netherclift

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Russ Schenk

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Steve Sentes

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

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