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.

Irv Apgar

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Edward Hubbard

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Matthew Sanzone

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Guy Guccione

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Walter Stewart

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Joseph Valla

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

John Walter

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Sam Boone

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Cliff Clarke

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Henry (Lonnie) Kittle

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Rohan Murphy

Year: 2001
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Nick Gallo

Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Edwin Rooney

Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

John Schaefer

Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Terry Haise

Year: 1999
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

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