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.

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

Frank Bennett

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Frederick Buechel

Year: 2003
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New Jersey

Frederick Christ

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

David Edinger

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

John Goles

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Richard Matarante

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Gerard Sachsel

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

John Welch

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Michael DiPiano

Year: 2002
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: New Jersey

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