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.

John Laurenzi

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Michael Ondich

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

William Patton

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Gary Pesko

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Bennet Resnick

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Carol Roseto

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

David Smith

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Elliott Tepper

Year: 2026
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Kevin Brodsky

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Joe Condon

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Glen Lanham

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Leo Palacio

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Rob Shaver

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Dave Warren

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Peter Barros

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

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