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.

Godwal Viera

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arkansas

Bruce Dickey

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arkansas

Doug McGuire

Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arkansas

Jayson Howard

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arkansas

Bill Desler

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

Paul Mammarelli

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

Roosevelt Hadley

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arkansas

John Kincade

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

Ken Simmons

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

Terry Davis

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arkansas

Greg Hatcher

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arkansas

Randall Steen

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arkansas

Jesse Johnson

Year: 2012
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Arkansas

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