Order of Merit

The Order of Merit is presented to an individual who has made significant contributions to the advancement of the sport of wrestling, but who is not an athlete or a coach.

The Order of Merit recipient is determined in a vote of Distinguished Members.

Richard Small

Year: 2008
Award: Order of Merit
Chapter: National

Mike Chapman

Year: 2007
Award: Order of Merit
Chapter: National

Larry Sciacchetano

Year: 2006
Award: Order of Merit
Chapter: National

Stan Zeamer

Year: 2005
Award: Order of Merit
Chapter: National

James Keen

Year: 2004
Award: Order of Merit
Chapter: National

Lanny Bryant

Year: 2003
Award: Order of Merit
Chapter: National

Bill Martell

Year: 2002
Award: Order of Merit
Chapter: National

John Graham

Year: 2001
Award: Order of Merit
Chapter: National

Scott Beck

Year: 2000
Award: Order of Merit
Chapter: National

Fritz McGinness

Year: 1999
Award: Order of Merit
Chapter: National

Sandy Stevens

Year: 1998
Award: Order of Merit
Chapter: National

Jim Scherr

Year: 1997
Award: Order of Merit
Chapter: National

Ken Kraft

Year: 1995
Award: Order of Merit
Chapter: National

Warren Tischler

Year: 1994
Award: Order of Merit
Chapter: National

Don Sayenga

Year: 1993
Award: Order of Merit
Chapter: National

Our Mission: To honor the sport of wrestling by preserving its history, recognizing extraordinary individual achievements, and inspiring future generations