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.

Dan Hensley

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

Dr. Robert Mason

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

Stan Opp

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

Jack Reynolds

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

Wayne Schutte

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

Lee Andersen

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

Gary Frey

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

Mike Hess

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

Jerry Perez

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

Sheldon Thiel

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

Marty Wittman

Year: 2007
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Washington

Jim Adamson

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

Bill Conrad

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

Larry Maguire

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

Charles Miller

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

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