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.

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

Roy Conrad

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Morrie Geselter

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Dennard Moore

Year: 2005
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Illinois

Jon Schaus

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Joseph Vavrus

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Wayne Watson

Year: 2005
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Illinois

Peter Willson

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Larry Bernard

Year: 2004
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Illinois

Jim Craig

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

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