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.

Terry Brueser

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

William "Bill" Cameron

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Rex Cox

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Mike Furiness

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

John Trudgeon

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Ray Long, Sr.

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

Wayne Martin

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

Donald Moore

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

William Smith

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

Louis Timok

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

Bill Hildbold

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

Bill Rushing

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

Brian Taylor

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

Bill West

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

Charles "Sonny" Boyd Jr.

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

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