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.

Mike Duroe

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Bruce Ennen

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Tom Hildreth

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Steve Knipp

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Chuck Patten

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Kobey Pritchard

Year: 2018
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Iowa

Rick Caldwell

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Kent Kersten

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Mike Moreno

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Colton Smith

Year: 2017
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Iowa

Jack Stanley

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Gary Weber

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Tim Baier

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Dan Cummings

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Tom Danner

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

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