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.

Charles Bishop

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

James Carr

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Dick Mueller

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Dave Sohn

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Mike Sterner

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Pete Veldman

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

David Arens

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Robert Board

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Allan Goeden

Year: 2008
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Minnesota

George Graff

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Terry Haws

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Frank Huelskamp

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

James Kamman

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Spencer Yohe

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Ken Bergstedt

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

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