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.

Gary Richie

Year: 2015
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Wisconsin

Bob Skubal

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

Carter Turner

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

Steve Case

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Bob Downing

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Terry Kramer

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Don Kreuser

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Bill McCreary

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Tom McGarvie

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Pete Hady

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Yvonne Hady

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Dale Jauquet

Year: 2013
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Wisconsin

Doug Leclair

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Ken Manning

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Scott Schmitz

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

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