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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.

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H. Clay McEldowney

Year: 2014
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New Jersey

Joel Melitski

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

Russell Minuto

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

Fred Stueber

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

Ken Bernabe

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Harold Dow

Year: 2013
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New Jersey

David Kinney

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Gerry Nisivoccia

Year: 2013
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: New Jersey

Gary Papa

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey