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.

Ken Hunte

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

Ed Luksik

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

Bill Linkner

Year: 1998
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Ted Petersen

Year: 1998
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Jerry Seckler

Year: 1998
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Robert Bury

Year: 1997
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

James Davey

Year: 1997
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Reggie Jones

Year: 1997
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Gombatista "Jumper" Leggio

Year: 1997
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Al Bevilacqua

Year: 1996
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Joe Campo

Year: 1996
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Joseph Russo

Year: 1996
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Harold Earl

Year: 1995
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Al Muller

Year: 1995
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

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