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.

Kirk Baker

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas

Brad Clark

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas

Roy Oeser

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas

Kenny Schmidt

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas

Matt Treaster

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas

Russ Decker

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas

Leanna Grater

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas

Terry Orivs

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas

Bryce Roderick

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas

David Unruh

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas

Eldon Zimbelman

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas

Larry Alley

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas

Terry Alley

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas

Joe Ayala

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas

Skip Harrington

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas

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