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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.
Ron Bowes
Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Joseph Dietrich
Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Ed Masood
Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
James Schartner
Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Jason Townsend
Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Paul Triplett
Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
John Day
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Ernie Fischer
Year: 2010
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Maryland
Ray Groszkowski
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Richard Messier
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Bob Newton
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Jack Woodward
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Curt Boushell
Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Tim Frey
Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Ed Heincelman
Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
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