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.

George McKelvie

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

Greg Slick

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

Major Douglas Zembiec

Year: 2007
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Maryland

Ed Boxwell

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

Marshall Dauberman

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

Ray Haney

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

Lee Hughes

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

Earl Lauer

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

Desi McNelis

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

Lou Ruland

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

Halcott Turner

Year: 2006
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Maryland

Stephen Carnahan

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Trevon Jenifer

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Philip Lohrey

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

David Moquin

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

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