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.

John Sanders

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Roger Sayles

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Howard Schultz

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Jeff Segars

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

Jerry Seidman

Incoming Class of 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Pat Short

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Adam Sikes

Year: 2024
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Illinois

Jeff Smith

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Mark Snider

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

Louie Stanley

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Rance Stein

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Randy Steward

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Ricky Stewart

Year: 2024
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Oklahoma

Doug Styles

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

John Szokoli

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

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