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.

Joe Martinez

Year: 2018
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Illinois

Ron Oglesby

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

Kevin Puebla

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

Walt Whitaker

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

Gregory Brooks

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

Tim Dodge

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

Salvatore Fiorella

Year: 2017
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Illinois

Randy Konstans

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

Eural McLaughlin

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

Mike Polz

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

Sandy Stevens

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

Dave Gannaway

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

Robert Jones

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

Sharron Jones

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

Wayne Mammen

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

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