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.

Frank Bennett

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Frederick Buechel

Year: 2003
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New Jersey

Frederick Christ

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

David Edinger

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

John Goles

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Richard Matarante

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Gerard Sachsel

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

John Welch

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Michael DiPiano

Year: 2002
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: New Jersey

Herbert Farrell

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Robert Fredrick

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Russell Riegel

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Walter Shallcross

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

T. Williams

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Michael Caruso

Year: 2001
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New Jersey

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