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.

Samuel Sara, III

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Louisiana

Jim Schall

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Jon Schaus

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Wayne Schmidt

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Louisiana

Melvin Schuldt

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Robert Serrano

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut

Milt Sherman

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Rick Sherman

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut

Steve Shippos

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Steve Shirk

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Agie Skeens

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Bob Skelton

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

George Slayton

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Joseph Solomon

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Dave Spencer

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee

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