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.

Greg Jentz

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

Gary Skiles

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

Dan Spilde

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

Stan Weigel

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

Scott Arneson

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Jim Douglas

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Larry Gorres

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Dale Hodkiewicz

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Jerry Lasecki

Year: 2017
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Wisconsin

Marty Marasch

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Lennie Shefchik

Year: 2017
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Wisconsin

Bill Verbeten

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Walt Anderson

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Pauly Cudd

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Bob Olson

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

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