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.

Tim Pierson

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Sally Roberts

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Washington

Mike Sernoffsky

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Rick Sherry

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Chad Singleton

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Chip Sloan

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Darryl Smith

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Ed Smith

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Albert Spalviero

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Mike Stefanko

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Kevin Thomas

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Paul Vaith

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Ralph Voit

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Kenny Walker

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Duane Watson

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

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