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.
Chris Piel
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut
Aaron Polansky
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts
Charles Rankin
Year: 2025
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Minnesota
Gary Rivers
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Scott Robertson
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama
Heidi Schmitz
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
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
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