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.

Noel Thompson

Year: 2014
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Bill Brennen

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Sal DiFazio

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

George Dlugolonski

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Dick Doherty

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Doppy Doherty

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Reggie Jones, Jr.

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Norm Maisel

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Michael DerGarabedian

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Howie Greenblatt

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Christopher Messina

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Joseph Patrovich

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

William Santoro

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Gary Ventimiglia

Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Michael Davey

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

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