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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.
Neal Dorow
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina
Ed Duncan
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina
Mark Harris
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina
Josh Moore
Year: 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: North Carolina
Barry Nelms
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina
Ben Watson
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina
Billy Baker
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina
David Barker
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina
Ryan Blackwell
Year: 2023
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: North Carolina
Paul Crouse
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina
Sara Koenig
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina
Ron Bare
Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina
Al Crawford
Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina
Tim Ellenberger
Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina
Greg Hinson
Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina
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