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.

Steve Evans

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

Mitch Hull

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

Jim Stephenson

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

Joe Jilek

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Lindy Johnson

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Ed Lenard

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Bill Lockington

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Bob Olson

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Dave Amdahl

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Norris Hattlestad

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Donald Herrmann

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Mike Schueller

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Roger Wendorf

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Gary Gutknecht

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Bernard Kane

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

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