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.

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

Don Cawthon

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Paul Clementi

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Andrew Harris

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Thomas Hazell

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

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