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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.
William Holland
Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Sam Markle
Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Edward "Ned" McGinley
Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Tom Ott
Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Joe Stabilito Sr.
Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Frank Wadas
Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Bill Cramp
Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Walt Fisk
Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Dr. Patrick Gianopoulos
Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Charles Hershey
Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Richard Osbeck
Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Ron Park
Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Marty Rusnak
Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Glenn Thompson
Year: 2015
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Charles "Biff" Walizer
Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
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