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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.
Roger Barrick
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Bernard (Bernie) Chatman
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Dale Cochran
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Dale Derr
Year: 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Bobby Ferraro
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Samuel (Sammy) Julian
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Cathy Leibensperger
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Stephen (Turbo) Toboz
Year: 2024
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Pennsylvania
George Way
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Frank Ferrandino
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Todd Herzog
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Charlie Jacobs
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Fred Kavelak
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Keith Masser
Year: 2023
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Gerry Maurey
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
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