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.

Ron Spinner

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Harold Staulters

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Harlan Steen

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Dan Stifter

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Tim Stoudenmire

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

A.G. (Rocky) Streb

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

Mark Sudik

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

John Swartz

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Torin Sweeney

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

William Swertfager

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Kunal Tanna

Year: 2025
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Georgia

Jim Vandehey

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Jon VanSice

Year: 2025
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Virginia

Brian Velarde

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Chip Vespe

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Nevada

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