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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.
Sal Basile
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
James Dailey, Jr.
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
Michael Graham
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
Dan Moody
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
Mike Pedersen
Year: 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Florida
Pat Ryan
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
Ryland Wagner
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
Sean Ballard
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
Chris Bono
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
Don Knauf
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
Sam Pruitt
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
Saul Tejada
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
Don Weekley
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
John Lawton
Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
Jeffery Levitetz
Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
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