The Minnesota Wrestling Coaches Association annually presents the Mr. Minnesota High School Wrestler award to the senior that best exemplifies the highest ideals of high school wrestling in Minnesota. Judging is based on past performances, citizenship, academics, leadership, and adherence to MSHSL rules.
MWCA Mr. Minnesota Wrestler Winners
- 2022 – Bennett Berge, Kasson-Mantorville
- 2021 – Derrick Cardinal, Forest Lake
- 2020 – Craig Orlando, Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale/Parkers Prairie
- 2019 – Daniel “Greg” Kerkvliet, Simley
- 2018 – Gable Steveson, Apple Valley
- 2017 – Brady Berge, Kasson-Mantorville
- 2016 – Mark Hall, Apple Valley
- 2015 – Lance Benick, Totino-Grace
- 2014 – Tommy Thorn, St. Michael-Albertville
- 2013 – Jake Short, Simley
- 2012 – Michael Kroells, Scott West
- 2011 – Matt Kelliher, Apple Valley
- 2010 – Dylan Ness, Bloomington Kennedy
- 2009 – Kevin Steinhaus, Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg
- 2008 – Jake Deitchler, Anoka
- 2007 – Zach Sanders, Wabasha-Kellogg
- 2006 – Mike Thorn, St. Michael-Albertville
- 2005 – Nathan Matousek, Glencoe-Silver Lake
- 2004 – Charlie Falck, Apple Valley
- 2003 – Eric Sanders, Wabasha-Kellogg
- 2002 – Jeff Pfaffinger, Blue Earth Area
- 2001 – Marcus LeVesseur, Bloomington Kennedy
- 2000 – Nate Baker, Jackson County Central
- 1999 – Jacob Volkmann, Battle Lake-Underwood-Henning
- 1998 – Luke Becker, Cambridge-Isanti
- 1997 – Chad Erikson, Apple Valley
- 1996 – Dan Duncombe, St. Michael-Albertville
- 1995 – Jon Fitzgerald, Martin County West
- 1994 – Chad Kraft,
HLOL - 1993 – Brandon Howe, Totino-Grace
- 1992 – Brandon Paulson, Anoka
- 1991 – Chad Nelson, Stewartville
- 1990 – Chad Carlson, Willmar