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.

Albert Spalviero

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

Jack Stallings

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

Mike Stefanko

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

Josh Stephen

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

Matt Surber

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

Kevin Thomas

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

Bryan Tutterrow

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

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

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

Shawn Watson

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

Shawn Weltzin

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

Ralph Williams

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

Mike Wilson

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

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