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.

Harry Schlieff

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

Torrey Westrom

Year: 2012
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Minnesota

Noel Bailey

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Doug Dahl

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Mike Good

Year: 2011
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Minnesota

Dick Maher

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Bill Sutter

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Jeff Swenson

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

James Beshey

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Neil Ladsten

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Howard Leopold

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Andy McCarty

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Phil Richards

Year: 2010
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Minnesota

Ken Schmoker

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

John Sterner

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

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