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.

Kenneth Droegemueller

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Gerry Gingles

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Kurt Greniger

Year: 2005
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Minnesota

A.A. Keith

Year: 2005
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Minnesota

Luverne Klar

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Paul Krueger

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Michael Rybak

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Richard Black

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Bob Dettmer

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

John Grygelko

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Norvard "Skip" Nalan

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

John Ross

Year: 2004
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Minnesota

Jim Short

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

DeWaine Silker

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Don Dravis

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

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