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.

John Niles

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

John Hauser

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

Kenneth Johnson

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

David Mauger

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

Mike Netherclift

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

Russ Schenk

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

Steve Sentes

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

Joe Bertolone

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

Pete Collins

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

Charlotte Owen

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

Walt Ragan

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

George Sansone

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

Rob Wimberly

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

Glenn Goodman

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

Bob Hartley

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

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