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.

Scott Arnel

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Doug Axman

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Dennis Dunne

Year: 2017
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Don Jantzen

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Thomas Magnani

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Nick Nanos

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Arno Niemand

Year: 2017
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Jim Nordland

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Tony Nordland

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

James R. Regan

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Tom Riccio

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Hooman "Mo" Tavakolian

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Ron Abatelli

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Robert Attonito

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

William Davey Jr.

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

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