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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.
Tim Shiels
Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Earl Stottler
Year: 2016
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Minnesota
Bob Thorson
Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Tom Caron
Year: 2015
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Minnesota
David Erickson
Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Jack Gause
Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Bill Hinchley
Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Ed Homan
Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Grant Nelson
Year: 2015
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Minnesota
Jon Rhodes
Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Alan Rice
Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Mike Bredeck
Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Buzz Cummins
Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Joe Frank
Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Bill Garland
Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
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