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.

Matt Brickell

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Jim Crider

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Dan Daly

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Adeline Gray

Year: 2025
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Colorado

Jim Hanson

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Brian Velarde

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Dave Keeler

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Jim Opperman

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Scott Pickert

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Ed Rusher

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Everett Thorpe

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Sharon Farnsworth

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

Dan Janowsky

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

Mike Marsh

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

Andy Pipher

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

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