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.

James Wright

Year: 2006
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New Jersey

John Allen

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Vince Fitz

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Julio Fuentes

Year: 2005
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New Jersey

Anthony Gentile

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Joseph Krufka

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Jon Loysen

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Robert Mizerek

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Salvatore Cascio

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Robert Dalling

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Francis Dunn

Year: 2004
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: New Jersey

Gary Kehler

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

John Pepe

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

C. Winter

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Roy Baker

Year: 2003
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: New Jersey

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