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.

John Barrett

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Brad Huckle

Year: 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Minnesota

Steve Johnson

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Dan Lefebvre

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Ray Miller

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Jeff Olsen

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Jim Richardson

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Howard Schultz

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Pat Short

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Steve Carlson

Year: 2023
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Minnesota

Loren Hacker

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Mark Krier

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Larry Mollins

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Cindy Nelson

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Al Olson

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Our Mission: To honor the sport of wrestling by preserving its history, recognizing extraordinary individual achievements, and inspiring future generations