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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.
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
Joseph Tauber
Year: 2021
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Maryland
Marc Taylor
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee
Steve Techam
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Randy Thomas
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee
Ricky Ties
Year: 2021
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Minnesota
Stephen Tirapelle
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Green Beret Sgt. First Class Tyler Milam Westbrook
Year: 2021
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: West Virginia
Rich Vetock
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Ken Vogt
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
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