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.

Randy Meyer

Year: 2006
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Wisconsin

Doreen Reinwand

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

Jack Reinwand

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

Terry Shockley

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

Duffy Brelsford

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Barney Karpfinger

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Jerry Kopecky

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Larry O`Neil

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Hank Stillman

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Dave Black

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Americo Morterelli

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

A. Pat Mrotek

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Jack Radabaugh

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Robert Thomas

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Henry Yetter

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

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