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.

Jack Schwartz

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

Richard Scorese

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

Duff Seaney

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

Mike Sheets

Year: 2022
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Oklahoma

Steve Shibley

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

Chuck Siefert

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

Vince Silva

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

Joel Skillings

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

LeRoy Smith

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

Richard Smith

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

Pat Sole

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

Barry Spector

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

Rex Stratton

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

Yank Strube

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

Dave Studer

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

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