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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.
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
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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