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.
Bruce Robnett
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Dick Roche
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio
Murray Rose
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Ed Rusher
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Pat Ryan
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
Romelio Salas
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Paul Salyers
Year: 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Michigan
John Sanders
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey
Roger Sayles
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Howard Schultz
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Jeff Segars
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama
Jerry Seidman
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Pat Short
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Adam Sikes
Year: 2024
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Illinois
Jackie Smith
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Idaho
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