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.

Dominic (Mick) Ruettiger

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

Mick Torres

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

Daniel Alderman

Year: 2022
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Illinois

Dan Brady

Year: 2022
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Illinois

Rex Branum

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Fred Kroner

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Ralph McCausland

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Jim Raabe

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Joe Summerville

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Andy Warner

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Dave Anderson

Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Jim Cook

Year: 2020
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Illinois

Dan Cysewski

Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Mark Hahn

Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Dennis McCann

Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

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