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.

Joe Wells

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

Charlie Anthony

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

Curt Berger

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

Kary Hadden

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

Mike Mechling

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

Doug Muck

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

HD Weddel

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

Tyrone Woods

Year: 2013
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Oregon

Gary Bowden

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Buck Davis

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

John Dustin

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Joseph McFarland, MD

Year: 2012
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Oregon

Steve Woods

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

John Zerba

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Lee Allen

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

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