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.

William Zagarino

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

Paul Bass

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Steve Buscemi

Year: 2015
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Frank Carrozza

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Bob Emmons

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

David G. Ironman

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

James Rooney

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Ronald Russo

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Paul Schmidt

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Jon Tush

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Hilary Becker

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Cliff Forziat

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Marcia Haise

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Guy Leggio

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Isaac Ramaswamy

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

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