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.
James Speelman
Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio
Joe Stabilito Sr.
Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Bob Steckman
Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Mickey Stewart
Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri
Earl Stottler
Year: 2016
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Minnesota
Robert Stulmaker
Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate
Aristotle Svingos
Year: 2016
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: West Virginia
Bill Swink
Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia
Marshall Thompson
Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Bob Thorson
Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Karen Tufnell
Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Roger Vandergriff
Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee
Frank Wadas
Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Dr. William (Billy) Walker
Year: 2016
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Colorado
Ray Wallace
Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
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