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.
Ed Rusher
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Paul Salyers
Year: 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Michigan
Howard Schultz
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Jeff Segars
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama
Pat Short
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Mark Snider
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama
Randy Steward
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia
Doug Styles
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama
John Szokoli
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate
Everett Thorpe
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Stephen (Turbo) Toboz
Year: 2024
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Randy Tomaras
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington
Ralph Urbanic
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina
Tony Walters
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate
Ben Watson
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina