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.

Bob Bassuener

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

Wendall Bean

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

Mike Briggs

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

Steve Engelland

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

Don Hale

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

Jody Jody VanLaanen

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

Bob Johnson

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

Dan Pernat

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

Chuck Rasmussen

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

Joe Reasbeck

Year: 2022
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Wisconsin

Paul Brandl

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Jill Brandl Gurtner

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Wayne Bruno

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Randy Dammon

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Luke Francois, Ed.D.

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

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