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.

Sam Coursen

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Sam Crosby

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Ernie Finizio

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

John Johnston

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Michael Schibanoff

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Tom Seitz

Year: 2001
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: New Jersey

John Vogeding

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

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