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 Klessinger

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Stewart Martinez

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Johnathon Pankhurst

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Lemuel Satterfield

Year: 2023
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Maryland

Allen Smith

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Stephen Cannon

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

William Chesley

Year: 2022
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Maryland

Matt Olauson

Year: 2022
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Maryland

Daymon Royster

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Richard Smith

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Yank Strube

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Joel Weber

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Brett Baier

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Mike Clemens

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Michael Flemming, Jr.

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

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