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.

Albert Campbell

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Eugene Cerino

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Warren Howe, MD

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Jim Meyerhoff

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

William Tomaras

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Eric Beardsley

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Ken Pelo

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

John Rees

Year: 2002
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Washington

Nick Simchuk

Year: 2002
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Washington

Cash Stone

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

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