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.

Chase Holcomb

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

Vincent Matteucci

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

Bob Stoll

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

Dennis Tomcik

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

Bob Triano

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

Richard Bonacci

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Dustin Carter

Year: 2010
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Ohio

Chris Ford

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Harry Houska

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Jim Humphrey

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Jim Jordan

Year: 2010
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Ohio

George Kovalick

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Doc Leffler

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Walt Tolarchyk

Year: 1995
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

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