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.
Troy Roth
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio
Dominic (Mick) Ruettiger
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Kathy Sahlfeld
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Sidney Sanders
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma
Lemuel Satterfield
Year: 2023
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Maryland
Richard Saxlund
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Scott Schatzman
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri
Allen Smith
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
David Smith
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona
Wayne Smith
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia
Johnny Stallings
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia
Tom Stanbro
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate
Alex Stepanovich
Year: 2023
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Ohio
John Stephenson
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio
Michele Stevenson
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
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