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.

Tom Sewell

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Lennie Shefchik

Year: 2017
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Wisconsin

Barry Smith

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Colton Smith

Year: 2017
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Iowa

Gary Smith

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Jack Southern

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Jack Spates

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Jack Stanley

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Sandy Stevens

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Craig Stone

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Dennis Storrs

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Glynn Stowe

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

Gaylord Strand

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Hooman "Mo" Tavakolian

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Ken Taylor

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

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