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

Dennis Piramo

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

Ronald Pratt

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

Jeff Queen

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

Jeremy Rhoades

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

Sally Roberts

Year: 2026
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Washington

Samuel Rossi

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Dan Russell

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

Joe Russell

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

Michael Schyck

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

Andy Sepulveda

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

Mike Sernoffsky

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

John Severe

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

Elizabeth Ross Carpenter Shelton

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

Rick Sherry

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

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