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.

Jeff Becker

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

Tom Gravalin

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

Brian Kelvington

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

Chuck Marks

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

Charles Rankin

Year: 2025
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Minnesota

Heidi Schmitz

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

Jerome Schmitz

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

Harlan Steen

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

Dan Stifter

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

Mark Voyce

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

John Barrett

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Brad Huckle

Year: 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Minnesota

Steve Johnson

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Dan Lefebvre

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Ray Miller

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

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