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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.
Michael Buggey
Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey
William Burke, Jr
Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey
Chester Dalgewicz
Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey
Richard Iacono
Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey
Frank Mosier
Year: 2015
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New Jersey
John Semar
Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey
Denny D'Andrea
Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey
John Harmon
Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey
H. Clay McEldowney
Year: 2014
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New Jersey
Joel Melitski
Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey
Russell Minuto
Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey
Fred Stueber
Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey
Ken Bernabe
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey
Harold Dow
Year: 2013
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New Jersey
David Kinney
Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey
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