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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.
Don Krusemark
Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Jerry Reker
Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Chuck Siefert
Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Joel Skillings
Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Dr. John Berg
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Clay Nagel
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Charlie Peterson
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Terry Sworsky
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
James Tanniehill
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Steve Techam
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Ricky Ties
Year: 2021
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Minnesota
Ken Vogt
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Jim Williams
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Brian Bakke
Year: 2020
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Minnesota
Tom Beyer
Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
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