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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.
Drew Williams
Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Sam Cereceres
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Frank Gonzales
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Joe Gonzales
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Mike Hart
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Dan Henderson
Year: 2010
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: California
Wenzel Hubel
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Cliff Jarmie
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Dick Morris
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Dennis Payne
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Jeff Roberts
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Larry Watanabe
Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Bob Anderson
Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Ken Bos
Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Lennis Cowell
Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
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