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.

Xan Smythe

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Thomas Bates

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Ed Coles

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Wayne Reeve

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Theodore Willard

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

John Checkovich

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Rusty Hamilton

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Hank Hammond

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Larry Keeter

Year: 2008
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: South Carolina

Ed Steers

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

James Barnes

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Tom Ellenberger

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Steve LaPrad

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Colonel James Roberts

Year: 2007
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: South Carolina

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