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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.
Haig Nighohosian
Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Dennis Ragan
Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Ron Ryan
Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Jim Turner
Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Dave Froehlich
Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Tim Haak
Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Dr. Prentiss Lea
Year: 2018
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Illinois
Steve Marianetti
Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Joe Martinez
Year: 2018
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Illinois
Ron Oglesby
Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Kevin Puebla
Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Walt Whitaker
Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Gregory Brooks
Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Tim Dodge
Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Salvatore Fiorella
Year: 2017
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Illinois