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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.
Mac Bentley
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma
Jack Hornbuckle
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma
Kelly Laughlin
Year: 2025
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Oklahoma
Michael Lightner
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma
Robert Nale Jr.
Year: 2025
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Oklahoma
Dan Pettigrew
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma
John Smith
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma
Danny Blackshear
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma
Brady Finton
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma
Mike London
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma
Dr. Joey Miller, DPT, PT
Year: 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Oklahoma
Dean Robertson
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma
Rance Stein
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma
Ricky Stewart
Year: 2024
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Oklahoma
Todd Chesbro
Year: 2023
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Oklahoma
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