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.

Paul Stehman

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

James Steiert

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Alex Steinbergh

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

John Stockowitz

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Robert Sulkoski

Year: 2003
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Kent Taylor

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Idaho

Walter Teike

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

William Tomaras

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Kaye Van Hee

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Tom Van Hee

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

John Vino

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut

Bob Walker

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Kelly Ward

Year: 2003
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Maryland

Lyman Weaver

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

John Welch

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

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