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.

Verne Gagne

Year: 2003
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Minnesota

Rometo “Rummy” George Macias

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

Ronald Malcolm

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

Donald Meyers

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

Roy Minter

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

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