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.

Vern Olsen

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

Les Pierce

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

Roy Pittman

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

Bob Riehm

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

Pat Ball

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

Ray Downs

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

Mike Jones

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

Melvin Schuldt

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

Wayne Van Burger

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

Dr. Michael Clock

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

Gary Head

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

Ron James

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

Dusty Johnson

Year: 2004
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Oregon

Robert Shewbert

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

Dan Speasl

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

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