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.

First Lieutenant Robert Bennedsen

Year: 2011
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Washington

John Birbeck

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

Rich Graham

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

Rolland Holterman

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

Rick Iversen

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

Gary Knutzen

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

Darren Sipe

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

George Yonlick

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

Manuel Diaz

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

Bill Elliott

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

Pat FitzPatrick

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

Larry Gibson

Year: 2010
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Washington

Les Hogan

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

Dean Largent

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

Chuck Panerio

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

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