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.

Tim Owen

Year: 2006
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Washington

Jay Rydell

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

Randy Santora

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

Pat Alexander

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

Warren Deprenger

Year: 2005
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Washington

Vic Eshpeter

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

Richard Pruett

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

Paul Reiman

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

Jim Schall

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

Joe Babbitt

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Dick Deane

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Jon Lane

Year: 2004
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Washington

Mel Olson

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Lyle Pugh

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Bill Via

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

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