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Bill Nelson Award

Named for the founder and longtime leader of the Iowa Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Given each year to a member who works tirelessly to make wrestling better for students and coaches.

Bill Nelson

About Bill Nelson

Bill Nelson founded the Iowa Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and led it for many years. This award carries his name, and he was its first winner in 2014.

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Past winners

2024
  • John Kinley
2023
  • Sandy Stevens
2022
  • Mark ReilandIowa City West
2021
  • Ron CulberHumboldt
2020
  • Jim UnderferWest Des Moines Valley
2019
  • Bud LeggIHSAA
2018
  • Mike DoughtyWashington
2017
  • Don MillerFort Dodge
  • Marv ReilandEagle Grove, Iowa City
2016
  • Jim KinyonRoland-Story
2015
  • Jim SteiertWest Marshall
2014
  • Bill Nelson

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