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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.
Don Apodaca
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
John Beresford
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Mark “Cal” Calentino
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Neal Campbell
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Dr. Kenneth C. Lane
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Michael Lengyel
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Tony Leon
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
John Phillips
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Ricardo “Rich” Trevino
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Michael Young
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Dwayne Buth
Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Teresa M. Coffey
Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Pete Grisafi
Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Frank Hankin
Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Micheal J. Provenzano
Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
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