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.

Jack Welch

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

Gerry Bandola

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

John French

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Tony Grifa

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Mike Leta

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Harold "Howie" O'Neil

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

William "Bill" Savage

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Neil Thompson

Year: 2009
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New Jersey

Raymond Vohden

Year: 2009
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: New Jersey

Gene D'Alessandro

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Jeff Hull

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Dave McMahon

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

John Nemetz

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Anthony Petrillo

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Ted Resnick

Year: 2008
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New Jersey

Our Mission: To honor the sport of wrestling by preserving its history, recognizing extraordinary individual achievements, and inspiring future generations