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.

Dennis Jackson

Year: 2011
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Georgia

Ed Kanner

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Gary Schaefer

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Mickey Statham

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Steve Day

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Darryl Ellrott

Year: 2009
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Georgia

Reggie Glaze

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Gary Phillips

Year: 2009
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Georgia

Dennis Stromie

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Doug Thurmond

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Steve West

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Walter (Bud) Hennebaul

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

W.L. Hughes

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Marty Hutsell

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Michael (Tony) Mills

Year: 2008
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Georgia

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