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.

RJ Scott

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Idaho

Joe Seay

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Scott Shannon

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Tom Shifflet

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

E. Gray Simons

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee

Timm Slade

Year: 2021
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Gordy Smith

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Rodney Smith

Year: 2021
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Massachusetts

William Smith

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Mike Stalnaker

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia

Ron Steube

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

Marty Strayer

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Terry Sworsky

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Steve Szabo

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

James Tanniehill

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

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