NOMINATIONS
Lifetime Service To Wrestling
Given in recognition of years 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 and use the disciplines learned in wrestling in their profession.
Medal of Courage
Is presented to a wrestler or former wrestler who has overcome what appear to be insurmountable challenges.
NOMINATION FORM - DOWNSTATE NEW YORK CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME
NEW YORK - DOWNSTATE CHAPTER BOARD
President, Kevin Murphy
Vice President, Nick Nanos
Treasurer, Matthew Kelly
Secretary, Michael Seckler
Marketing / PR, B.A. Schoen
Development, Rich Appelbaum
Board Members:
Hilary Becker, Brian DeGaetano, Matt Shwom, Chris Messina, Rudy Carastro
Address:
DNY Chapter - NWHOF
c/o Nathan Hale Housing Inc.
30 Doxey Pl
Lynbrook, NY 11563
email: dnychapter@nwhof.org
NEW YORK - DOWNSTATE CHAPTER INDUCTIONS
2026 Ceremony
September 20th 1-5pm
Melville Marriott, NY
1350 Walt Whitman Rd
Melville, NY
REGISTER HERE
Gary Pesko, Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Carol Roseto , Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Dave Smith , Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Ben Resnick , Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Michael A. Ondich , Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Bill Patton , Lifetime Service to Wrestling
John Laurenzi , Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Elliott Tepper , Outstanding American
