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.

Bill Reeves

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Jerry Reker

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Wayne and Kay Renneisen

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Humberto Reyna Jr.

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Mike Ritchey

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Dave Roberts

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

Stan Roberts

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Tim Roberts

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Tony Robie

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Jim Rooney

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Ralph Ross

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Daymon Royster

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Sam Ruggeri

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Arden Sansom

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia

Ed Schneider

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

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