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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.
Kevin McCann
Year: 2008
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Illinois
John Sandner
Year: 2008
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Illinois
Willie Williams
Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Ron Bessemer
Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
James Cartwright
Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Joe Cliffe
Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Larry Gassen
Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Rick Mann
Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Dale Pierre
Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Floyd Bee
Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Bob Easter
Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Dr. Robert Koehler
Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Adam Lauderback
Year: 2006
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Illinois
Mike Manahan
Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Billy Marquardt
Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
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