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.

John Penn

Year: 2016
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Illinois

Jacob Pourchot

Year: 2016
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Illinois

Robert Schnarr

Year: 2016
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Illinois

Khris Whelan

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Anthony Clarke

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

Randy Conrad

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

David Curby

Year: 2015
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Illinois

Dale Eggert

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

Lon Gerrish

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

Mark Gervais

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

Terrence McCann

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

Debbie Nason

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

Chad Watson

Year: 2015
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Illinois

James Carnahan

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

Carson DeJarnatt

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

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