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.

Jerome Schmitz

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Rob Shaver

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Ken Shirk

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Pete Smith

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Ray Southland

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut

Paul Spence

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Ron Spinner

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Harlan Steen

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Dan Stifter

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Mark Sudik

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

John Swartz

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Torin Sweeney

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Jon VanSice

Year: 2025
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Virginia

Brian Velarde

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Mark Voyce

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

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