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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.
Joseph Naternicola
Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Alexander Skirpan
Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Ernie Sparks
Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
James St. Clair
Year: 2009
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: West Virginia
Bill Van Horne
Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Russ Ward
Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Garry Bender
Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
A. Wayne Bennett
Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Jeffery Courtney
Year: 2008
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: West Virginia
James Feltz
Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Father George Nedeff, SOLT
Year: 2008
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: West Virginia
Fred Schrom
Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Dr. Bill Welker
Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Ed West
Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Diana Archer
Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia