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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.
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
William Hoke
Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
James Kelly
Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
Donald Smith
Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
Jack Suman
Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
Jim Bird
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
William Combs
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
Delaine Heyman
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
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