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 Sorochinshky

Year: 1998
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Orlando Turco

Year: 1998
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

James Howard

Year: 1997
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Leo Johnson

Year: 1997
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Donald P. Quinn

Year: 1997
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Tom Robertson

Year: 1997
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Earl Fuller

Year: 1996
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

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