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.

Richard Voliva

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Jeff Buxton

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Robert Hogan

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Jack Kinner

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Joseph Nisivoccia

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Gary Taylor

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Mark Whitford

Year: 2018
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: New Jersey

Ron Brooks

Year: 2017
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: New Jersey

Roy Fennimore

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Michael Frick

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Steven Jastrabek

Year: 2017
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New Jersey

Gary Kessel

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Ed Kochajki

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

William Miron

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Samuel Appello

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

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