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.

Mike DeFazio

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Peter Fuller

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Dick Griffin

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Rick Moyer

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

George Bossi

Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Howard Crozier

Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

John Lee

Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

George Myerson

Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

William White

Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Louis Andrews

Year: 1999
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

John Harkness

Year: 1999
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Kenny Mallory

Year: 1999
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Doug Parker

Year: 1999
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

James Peckham

Year: 1999
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

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