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.

Rodney Mosher

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

Al Olsen

Year: 2014
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Minnesota

Gary Rettke

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

Ron Ackerman

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

Scot Davis

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

Dee Gause

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

Mike Niemczyk

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

Leo Simon

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

Mike Tatone

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

Larry Zilverberg

Year: 2013
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Minnesota

Dean Fox

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Gregg Greeno

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Al Holmes

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Reid Lamphere

Year: 2012
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Minnesota

Mike McArthur

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

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