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.

Gregg Carson

Year: 2007
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Colorado

George Colbert

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

George Kalber

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

Linn Long

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

Serafin Bachicha

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

Pete Gomez

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

Lester Mattocks

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

Albert Place

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

Don Adair

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

Bernard Goss

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

Wayne Humphrey

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

Carolyn White

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

Tom Beeson

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

Burwell Oscar Moles

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

Marilyn Smith

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

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