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.

Mike Blasczyk

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

John Magnin

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Dave McCarthy

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Steve McDaniel

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

John Shefchik

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Stan Yazawa

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Dan Hein

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

David Miller

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Dennis Nelson

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Don Parker

Year: 2010
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Wisconsin

Tom Talbot

Year: 2010
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Wisconsin

The Evans Family

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Lee Eklund

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Dale Evans

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Don Evans

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

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