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.

Jay Doyle

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Rocco Forte

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Kenneth Hart

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

John Sanders

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Michael Cunningham

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Joseph Dougherty

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Walter Grote

Year: 2023
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New Jersey

V. Miller Preston

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Michael Suk

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

William Voliva

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Darryl Burley

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Michael Deehan

Year: 2022
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New Jersey

Pete Frampton

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Ernie Monaco

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Ralph Ross

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

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