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.

Dave Porter

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Jack Provencal

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Robert Threloff

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Ron Gaffner

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

Eric Kopsch

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

Dr. Jim Miller

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

Dave Mills

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

Tom Muir

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

Bill Regnier

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

John Virnich

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

Rick Bay

Year: 2008
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Michigan

Tom Krepps

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

Tom Lehman

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

Jim Mooney

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

Larry Powell

Year: 2008
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Michigan

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