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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.
Bob Stolo
Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Ralph Valle
Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
James Warren
Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Dr. Allen Abraham
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Lee Allen
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Dr. Armand Brett
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Scott Downs
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Christopher Horpel
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Lars Jensen
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Melvin "Doc" Northrup
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Mark Schultz
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Nancy Schultz Vitangeli
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Ashlee Sherman
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Owen Breeland
Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Patrick Cadwallader
Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
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