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.

Dan Fulscher

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

Mark Johnson

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

Dave Klemm

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

Mark Mestemacher

Year: 2012
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Illinois

Tom Porter

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

Michael Powell

Year: 2012
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Illinois

Marty Williams

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

Bernie Botheroyd

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

Steve Combs

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

Augie Genovesi

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

Ken Kraft

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

Jeffery Levitetz

Year: 2011
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Illinois

Robert Therry

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

Jake Curby

Year: 2010
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Illinois

Robert Fulk

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

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