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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.
Francis Bunnelle
Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Gene Bunnelle
Year: 2012
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Colorado
Eugene Daise
Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Benjamin Duell
Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Michael Pallotto
Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Gary Ramstetter
Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Robert Conklin
Year: 2011
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Colorado
Ina Gomez
Year: 2011
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Colorado
Bill Hodges
Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Tim Ottmann
Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Gary Sandau
Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Mark Schmidt
Year: 2011
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Colorado
Kevin Brooks
Year: 2010
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Colorado
Allen Cutsforth
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Mayo "Cecil" DeBey
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
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