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.

Peter Barros

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Brian DeGaetano

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Mike Leonard

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Dan Mayo

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

John Szokoli

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Tony Walters

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Raymond Adams

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Theodore DiPasquale

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Thomas C. Fauvell

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Sal LoStrappo

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Ralph J. Napolitano

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Robert Plaia

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Jim Rooney

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Nick Garone

Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Jerry Goodfellow

Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

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