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.

Cliff Ramos

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Jeff Wheeler

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Mike Cloy

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Thomas Edwards

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

James Mills

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Steve Ranus

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Brent Shiver

Year: 2007
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Georgia

Paul White, Sr.

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Lieutenant Noah Harris

Year: 2006
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Georgia

Steve McDaniel

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Paula McGahee

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Larry Morgan

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Andrew Murray

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Bill Venable

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Mel Ashcraft

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

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