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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.
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
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
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