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.

Otto Weber

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

Randy Baker

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

Jim Bartels

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

Paul Bengston

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

Paul Cyr

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

Lyle Freudenberg

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

Paul Marquart

Year: 2019
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Minnesota

Neal Skaar

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

Randy Zimmer

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

Gerry Bakke

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Dale Benjamin

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Gary Hindt

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Dr. Ted Lelwica

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Marty Morgan

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

John Oxton

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

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