Now have 9 confirmed Judges, and nominations coming in by numerous people. If you have not pm’d me back and said, “Yes count me in.,” or something like that, you are not on the judges list. If anyone can think of other worthy judges let me know. I have heard from 3 potential judges with a “maybe,” and another 2 with a, “no I don’t have time.” I understand that and am fine. I still need to hear from about 14 more. If anyone would like to judge, ask me, I’ll tell you “yea” or “nea,” and some may want to nominate others for judges. BTW, the person nominated as a judge has to be a usawks message board member. Here is the current list, remember, judges will narrow these down to 3, and then will pick a winner in each category. If we don't receive more than 3 nominations in any category, we will go with the nominations we have. Also, you can nominate as much as you want for each category.
Also for all kinds of reasons, I am sticking to the 2006 time frame only. Too many issues if you go beyond that, these are awards for 2006, we don't operate on a fiscal year, but a calendar year
Nominations as of 8:30 PM 1/19/07
Deadline for initial nominations February 17 Midnight
Announcement of final 4 in each category February 19 Midnight
Judges Vote February 19 – February 24
Winners announced, evening of February 25
Best Female Kids Wrestler of the Year
no nomination as of yet
Best Forum Group of the Year
High School
Kids Folkstyle
Officials
Most Controversial Post of the Year
189 finals opinion poll
any of Gutwrench's
Salyer's corrections
The Most Fun Post of the Year
R.A.O.S.
Kansas Wrestling fantasy football
Don't laugh at this Nameless feller
Best Match of the Year Freestyle
Atticus Disney v. Alex Thomas (KS FS/Greco State)
Disney vs Fortune #1 at Fargo
Furches v. Morrison at Fargo
Best Match of the Year Greco
Atticus Disney v. Alex Thomas (KS FS/Greco State)
Furches v. Reisnenhaur at Fargo
Best Match of the Year Folkstyle
Jessie Strawn, Chris Sutton Kearns, Regional
Aaron Sweazy Returns to the Mat at Ft. Hays Open
Furches v. Cox (Kid's State finals)
Sutton-Kearn Strawn II (State finals)
Nathan Furches Dante Rogers State Semi Finals
Aaron Ely vs. Nick Shumate Semi-finals at State
Thibault maize Vs Bonewell
Marvio Tischauser (Abilene) v. Pete Eck (Andale) -State 1/4s (160 4a)
Kyle Allen (Clay Center) v. Scott Elliott (Augusta)State 1/4s (152 4a)
Donnie Altman v. Ken Livengood HS State
Best New Member of the Year
Ricky Bobby
Best New Kids Wrestler of the Year
Cale Blazy Carroll Jr. Wrestling
Best High School Wrestler of the Year
Tyler Caldwell
Romero Cotton
Scott Elliott
Trent Cox
John Keller
Nathan Furches
Collin Hase
Duane Zlatnik
Atticus Disney
Jordan Keller
Brett Bahe
Tait Weatherbee
Tristen DeShazer
Paulie Hanson
Best Freestyle Wrestler of the Year
CJ Napier
Romero Cotton
Atticus Disney
Sharky Slyter
Nathan Furches
Steve Andrus
Best Greco Wrestler of the Year
Nathan Furches
Romero Cotton
Best All Round HS Wrestler of the Year
Romero Cotton
Nathan Furches
Tait Weatherbee
Best Moderator of the Year
USAWKS, Randy Hinderliter
Richard Salyer
Best Post Topic of the Year
Stay Positive, Kids Forum
Southern Plains requirement
Most of the officials’ topics that aren't for bashing refs
Best Collegiate Wrestler of the Year
Cody Garcia
Curtis Chenoweth
Tanner Gardner
Tim Elliott
Joe Johnston
Eric Luedke
Shawn Bunch
Jacob Klein
Best Sr level wrestler of the Year
Eric Akin
Zach Roberson
Daniel Cormier
Best Kids Wrestler of the Year
Daniel DeShazer
Ryan Garret
Best HS Tournament of the Year
Basehor-Linwood
Newton
Derby
KC CK Classic Tournament
Halstead
Garden City Invitational/ Rocky Welton Invitational
Best Kids Tournament of the Year
Park City - Wichita Classic
Salina Tournament of Champions
Derby Open Novice
Kansas Kids State
Ottawa 6 & Under Kids State
Best FS/Greco Tournament of the Year
State Tournament
The Most Informative Post of the Year
New Hydration Testing, High School Forum
Freshman HS Wrestler of the Year
Tyler Caldwell
Bo Beard
Nathan Furches
Trent Cox
Colt Rogers
Jayden Bird
The USAWKS Lifetime Achievement Award
Greg Grater
Skip Harrington
Kenny Taylor Sr.
Rocky Welton
The USAWKS Kids Coach of the Year
Kramers from Goddard
Gene Dill
Charlie Knox
Ed Edison NW Jr Grizzlies
The USAWKS HS Coaching Staff of the Year
Bishop Carroll
Wichita South
ANDOVER CENTRAL
Andale - for 2006 State
Smith Center
Atchison
Lawrence High School
The USAWKS Official of the Year
Kenny Taylor Jr.
Terry Hilton
Reuben Montoy
Bill Kausler
Kevin Hewitt
Steve Herman
Mark Anderson
Larry Perez and all in junior officials program
Shane Koranda
Jim Beltch
Mike Furches
The USAWKS Fan of the Year
Aaron Sweazy
Richard Salyer
Mike Furches
Vince Nowak
Curtis Chenoweth
Mel Miller
Most Improved HS Team
Lawrence High
Andover Central High School
The USAWKS Female Wrestler of the Year
Randi Beltz
Beth Johnson
Morgen Ottesson
Emma Mercer
Samantha Gonzales
Regina Ward
Beth Johnson
Media of the Year
Ken Badsky and Adam Kadavy of KFNF radio in Oberlin
Rick Peterson-Capital Journal
Smoky Hills Public Television - Bunker Hill, KS
Salina Journal
Hays Daily News
Newton Kansan
Brett Kramer's Web Page
Barb Prater (Pratt)
100.9FM KCLY (Clay County radio)
The USAWKS Person of the Year
Aaron Sweazy
Mike Marrow
Leanna Grater
Marcie Altman
Mike Furches
Mike Juby
Vince Nowak
Charlie Knox
Brett Kramer
The USAWKS School of the Year
Turner
Bishop Carroll
Norton
Saint Thomas Aquanis
Shawnee Mission East
Lansing
The USAWKS Wrestler of the Year
Romero Cotton
Sharky Slyter
Nathan Furches
Tyler Caldwell
Tristen DeShazer
Paulie Hanson
