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.

Gene Tracy

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Stefan Banach

Year: 2017
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Wayne Carroll

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Murry Dimon

Year: 2017
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Steven Fischbein

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Robert Gately

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Rick Gumble

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

William Kays

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Charles Palmer

Year: 2017
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Brad Penrith

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

James Carrier

Year: 2016
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Bradford Hamer

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Charles Hughes

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Thomas Hurley

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

John Kopalek

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

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