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.

Ken Shirk

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Ronald Shivers

Year: 2025
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Iowa

Alexander Sidar

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Doran Simmons

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Pete Smith

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Ray Southland

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut

Paul Spence

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Ron Spinner

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Harold Staulters

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Harlan Steen

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Dan Stifter

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Tim Stoudenmire

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Mark Sudik

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

John Swartz

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Torin Sweeney

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

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