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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.
Todd Rosenthal
Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Tim Cysewski
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Don Devine
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Werner Holzer
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Leo Kocher
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Christian Migliarese
Year: 2013
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Illinois
Ron Reichert
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
William Vail
Year: 2013
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Illinois
Rex Whitlatch
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
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
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