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.

Bill Benson

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Matt Clark

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Steve Costanzo

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Russ Holland

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Mike Langlais

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Bruce Moe

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Annette Olson

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Corey Olson

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Paul Vaith

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Jenny Wong

Year: 2026
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Minnesota

Jeff Becker

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Tom Gravalin

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Brian Kelvington

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Chuck Marks

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Charles Rankin

Year: 2025
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Minnesota

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