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.

Bob Yilek

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Tom Ball

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Gene Doyle

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Mike Exline

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Timothy Gibbons, M.D.

Year: 2011
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Iowa

Jay Hoskey

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Brad Kasal

Year: 2011
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Iowa

Dick Bieth

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Barron Bremner

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Dennis Field

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Greg Ganske, MD

Year: 2010
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Iowa

Bob Kenny

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Ron Peterson

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Bob Roethler

Year: 2010
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Iowa

Jim Arjes

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

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