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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.
King Hill
Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Kenny Kiler
Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Jim Meehan
Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Thomas Norris
Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
C.J. Cotterman
Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Joe Gast
Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Richard Hare
Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Claude W. Hendrix, Jr.
Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Jay Himmelstein, M.D., M.P.H.
Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Dave Hopkins
Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Bruce Malinowski, Sr.
Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Pete Chakmakas
Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Dean Cox
Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Ken Harvey
Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Glenn Jones
Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
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