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.

Henry Boresch

Year: 2016
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New Jersey

William Henderson

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

G.Thomas Hutchinson

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

Louis Jasmine

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

Dr. Mark McLaughlin

Year: 2016
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New Jersey

Deane Oliver Jr.

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

Al Reinoso

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

Michael Buggey

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

William Burke, Jr

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Chester Dalgewicz

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Richard Iacono

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Frank Mosier

Year: 2015
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New Jersey

John Semar

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Denny D'Andrea

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

John Harmon

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

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