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.

Larry Kanke

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

Harry Lester

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

Tony Licocci

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

Ron Magruder

Year: 2014
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Illinois

Rich Montgomery

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

Steve Rockford

Year: 2014
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Illinois

Todd Rosenthal

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

Tim Cysewski

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

Don Devine

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

Werner Holzer

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

Leo Kocher

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

Christian Migliarese

Year: 2013
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Illinois

Ron Reichert

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

William Vail

Year: 2013
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Illinois

Rex Whitlatch

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

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