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.

Bill Cartwright

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Dan Cliffe

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Brett Harman

Year: 2008
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Illinois

Al Hurley

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Mark King

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Bert Kraus

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Kevin McCann

Year: 2008
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Illinois

John Sandner

Year: 2008
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Illinois

Willie Williams

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Ron Bessemer

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

James Cartwright

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Joe Cliffe

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Larry Gassen

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Rick Mann

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Dale Pierre

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

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