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.

Bruce Robnett

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

Dick Roche

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

Murray Rose

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

Ed Rusher

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

Pat Ryan

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

Romelio Salas

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

Paul Salyers

Year: 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Michigan

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

Year: 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

Jackie Smith

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

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