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.

Jerry Barr

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Joseph Kaster

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Jim Koch

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Willie Myers

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

John Stockowitz

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Joe Kind

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Emil Kuhn

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Larry Marchionda

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Keith Swett

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Lewie Benitz

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Arvo Britten

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Fred Lehrke

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Jerome Wagner

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Allen Bauman

Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Ted Harris

Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

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