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.

Stan Amsler

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

Ira Fleckman

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

Gerald Kuntz

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

Thomas Lota

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

Frank Pettineo

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

Scott Sherman

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

Ralph Ballou

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

Kevin Carpenger

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

Joseph Gicobbe

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

James Hazewinkel

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

Randy Jessee

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

David Laxton

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

Walter Allison

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

Jeff Davis

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

Stephen DeAugustino

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

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