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.

Dr. James Wenz

Year: 2012
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New Jersey

Stanley Woods

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Gene Barber

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

George T. Coker

Year: 2011
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: New Jersey

Greg DeMarco

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

David Dunlop

Year: 2011
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New Jersey

Ken Scott

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Dennis Smith

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Len Zanowicz

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Joseph Cervino

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Paul Mauriello

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Herbert Palmer

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

George Reid

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Dr. Arthur Sachsel

Year: 2010
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New Jersey

Gary Vittorio

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

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