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.

William Archer

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

Ed Gilson

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

Andrew Hosey

Year: 2007
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: West Virginia

George Kovalick

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

A James Manchin

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

Jack Perry

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

Jim Potts

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

Greg White

Year: 2007
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: West Virginia

Robert DeLorenzo

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

William Harris

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

Vernon "Tiny" Marlow

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

Ron Mauck

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

Emil Nardone

Year: 2006
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: West Virginia

Charles Smith

Year: 2006
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: West Virginia

Chuck Smith

Year: 2006
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: West Virginia

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