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.

Charlie Peterson

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Terry Sworsky

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

James Tanniehill

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Steve Techam

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Ricky Ties

Year: 2021
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Minnesota

Ken Vogt

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Jim Williams

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Brian Bakke

Year: 2020
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Minnesota

Tom Beyer

Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Mary Davis

Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Larry Goodnature

Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Bud Heidgerken

Year: 2020
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Minnesota

Mark Jensen

Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Don Kuusinen

Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Bill Schmidt

Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

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