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.

Louis Slimmer

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

William Weick

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Jim Custer

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Ted Czech

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Ed Ewoldt

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Don Flavin

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Pete George

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Bob Hicks

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Art Kraft

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Larry Kristoff

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Jack Leese

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Jack Stoudt

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Ott Bay

Year: 1997
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Chuck Farina

Year: 1997
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Elias George

Year: 1997
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

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