Order of Merit

The Order of Merit is presented to an individual who has made significant contributions to the advancement of the sport of wrestling, but who is not an athlete or a coach.

The Order of Merit recipient is determined in a vote of Distinguished Members.

Don Sayenga

Year: 1993
Award: Order of Merit
Chapter: National

Melvin Jones

Year: 1992
Award: Order of Merit
Chapter: National

Our Mission: To honor the sport of wrestling by preserving its history, recognizing extraordinary individual achievements, and inspiring future generations