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.

Richard Hyde

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

Wayne Miller

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

Walter Sherman

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

John Swalec

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

Larry Ten Pas

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

Reginald Weaver

Year: 2010
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Illinois

Vern "Art" Adams

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

Ray Cummings

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

Greg Gardner

Year: 2009
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Illinois

Renny Garshelis

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

Ed Luety

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

Dr. Richard Manahan

Year: 2009
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Illinois

Richard Mies

Year: 2009
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Illinois

Pat O'Connor

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

Robert Strange

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

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