WHFSC Hall of Fame Ceremony & Seminar Symposium
INTERNATIONAL MARTIAL ARTS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
August 31, 2002
World Head of Family Sokeship Council
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
(awarded by Council for excellence in teaching)
***Professor John Casarez - Manabi Masho Ju-Jitsu - Ohio
COUNCIL'S INTERNATIONAL MAN OF THE YEAR
***Soke Daniel Verkerke - Communications Manager World Head of Family Sokeship Council - Founder Seicho Jutsu - Canada
***Dr. Jerry Aiello - Michigan - Emcee for the International Hall of Fame - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
COUNCIL'S INTERNATIONAL WOMAN OF THE YEAR
*** 5 time kickboxing champion & martial art celebrity Kathy Long
MOST INNOVATIVE CONTRIBUTOR TO MARTIAL ARTS ON FILM
***Dr. Richard Reichel - Hollywood East Studios, Inc.
RISING STAR AWARD
***Sara Hayton - New Jersey - nominated by Dr. Dan McEaddy, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council.
GRANDMASTER PIONEER
***Professor Gary Dill - SDS Self-Defense Systems - Oklahoma - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Grandmaster Gary Alexander - Isshinryu Plus - New Jersey - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Grandmaster John Byrne - TKD Circle System - Nebraska - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Grandmaster Vincent Marchetti - Michi Budo Ryu - New Jersey - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Grandmaster Phil Little - Isshinryu Tactical Solutions - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
PIONEER
***Shihan Robert Rosado - Hatkutsuru White Crane Fist - Puerto Rico
***Master Bill Miller - Combat Judo - California - he could not be here tonight & accepting on his behalf is Professor John DeNora, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
FOUNDER'S AWARD
(new style recognition)
***Soke David C. Cook - Tusu Chin Gen Karate - Sweden - nominated by Soke Joseph Ruiz, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Ruben Torres - Founder Kido Ryu Ju-Jitsu
***Professor Dan Anderson - nominated by Master-At-Arms Bram Frank
DISTINGUISHED GRANDMASTER AWARD
***Grandmaster Gary Wasniewski - England - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Hanshi Peter Browne - England - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Grandmaster Jurg Ziegler - Switzerland - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Supreme Grandmaster Ernesto Presas - Kombatan - Philippines - member World Head of Family
Sokeship Council
***Grandmaster Rudy Timmerman - Canada - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Professor Lyle Ho - Hawaii - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Professor Jedan Figueroa - Puerto Rico - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Grandmaster Ron Van Clief - Chinese Goju - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Soke Chaka Zulu - Zujitsu - New York - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Soke Joseph R. Ruiz - South Carolina - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Grandmaster Eugene Humesky - TaeKwonDo - Michigan - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Professor Gary Dill - SDS Self Defense Systems - Oklahoma - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Grandmaster Jim Arvanitis - Mu Tau Pankration - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Grandmaster Neal Hummerstone - Aiki Tora Ryu - Florida - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Ama Guro Raffy Pambuan - Pambuan Arnis - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Grandmaster Sam Pearson - Watai Ryu Karate/ Shorinryu - North Carolina - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Grandmaster Ron Balas - Ohio - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Hanshi Bruce Juchnik - Kosho Ryu Kempo - California - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Grandmaster Richard Van Donk - Bushindo - California - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Shihan Tony Annesi - Takeshin Sego Budo - Massachusetts - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Grandmaster Dave Shelton - Alabama - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Grandmaster Joseph Williams - Atemi Ryu Karate - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Kwan Jang Nim Ian Cyrus - Chosondo - Pennsylvania - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Grandmaster Bobby Toboada - Balintawak International - North Carolina - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Grandmaster Curtis Futch - Arkansas - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Grandmaster Robert Edwards - West Virginia - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
Grandmaster Steve Lee Swift - Wing Chun Kung-Fu - Florida - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Dr. Dan McEaddy - Angelic Ninjutsu - New Jersey - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Gat Puno Abon Baet - Florida - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Grandmaster Dana Miller - US Chuan Fa - Minnesota - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Professor John DeNora - US Daito Ryu - California - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Professor Silverio Guerra - Kakuto Shin Ryu Karate/ Ju-Jitsu - Texas
INTERNATIONAL GRANDMASTER AWARD
***Grandmaster Federico Lazo - nominated by Supreme Grandmaster Ernesto Presas
***Soke Dai John Spinks - Tai Shin Doh - Florida
GRANDMASTER INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR
***Grandmaster Giovani Acevedo - Puerto Rico
***Grandmaster Mark Q. Williams - American Chuan Fa - New Mexico
***Grandmaster Nick Stratacos - nominated by Soke Joseph Ruiz - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Grandmaster Ernesto Presas Jr. - Kombatan - California
***Professor Vincent J. Sands - Florida
***Professor Daniel Torres - Florida
***Grandmaster Luis C. Dabila - Kajukenpo - Ohio
***Grandmaster Gene Holden - Circle of Masters
***Grandmaster Denny Shaffer - South Carolina
PLATINUM LIFE ACHIEVEMENT
(over 50 yrs in the martial arts)
***From Israel - Dr. Dennis Hanover, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council - Dr. Hanover could not be here tonight due to his duties as a military trainer in Israel - Accepting the award on his behalf is Master-At-Arms Bram Frank
***Dr. Richard Vahl - California - because of recent surgery, Dr. Vahl could not be here tonight & accepting his award for him is Professor John DeNora, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
GOLDEN LIFE ACHIEVEMENT
over 40 yrs in the martial arts)
***Hanshi Stephen Capela Jr. - Canada - nominated by Hanshi Glenn Kwan, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Les Frederick - nominated by Soke Chaka Zulu, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Hanshi N. Morgan Woods - Isshin Ryu Plus - nominated by Grandmaster Gary Alexander, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Paul Steve Landon - nominated by Grandmaster Dana Miller, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
SILVER LIFE ACHIEVEMENT
(over 30 yrs. In the martial arts)
***Master Randy Kitchens - nominated by Grandmaster Curtis Futch, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***John Pat Jackson - nominated by Grandmaster John Casarez, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Roy w. Englert -nominated by Grandmaster Neal Hummerstone, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARD
***Sensei Jens Fricke - Germany, member Masters Division WHFSC
***Roy Faulkner - St. Thomas US Virgin Islands
***Professor Randy Choy - Hawaii
***Soke Glenn Perry - Chinese Goju -New Jersey
***Kratios Master Vasilios Katsaitis - Florida - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Master Thomas Hargrove - Circle of Masters
***Oliver Hurst - Isshinryu
***Gregory L. Robinson - Zujitsu
***Master Joel Barkemeyer - Kombatan
***Ralph Leland - New Hampshire
***John T. Towle Sr. & John L. Towle Jr. - New Hampshire
***Alan Onickel - New York
***Anthony Ciaramella & David Portalatin - New York
***Joseph DeLorenzo & Alexander Kabiri - New Jersey
***Michael Young - Texas
***Ron Downton - Koto Su Ha Shito Ryu Karate - Georgia
***Thomas Popp - nominated by Soke Chaka Zulu, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Leon Ramsey - Tenshi goju - West Virginia
***Richard Landau - Zujitsu - New Jersey
***Steven Burgess - New Hampshire
***Lisa Eley - American Freestyle Kenpo - nominated by Grandmaster Curtis Futch, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Larry Griffin - Koto Su Ha Shito Ryu Karate - nominated by Soke J.R. Ruiz, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
REGIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD
***Jack Roberts - Wing Chun Kung-Fu - nominated by Grandmaster Steve Lee Swift , member World head of Family Sokeship Council
***David Cox - nominated by Soke Joseph Ruiz, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Robert Berube - U.S. Chuan Fa
DISTINGUISHED MASTER OF THE YEAR
***Master Alain Tan Oon Lye - Singapore - member Masters Division WHFSC
***Master Hienz Scheidereiter - Germany - member Masters Division WHFSC
***Master Peter Kobashigawa - Hawaii - member Masters Division WHFSC
***Master George Denson - Kenpo - member Masters Division WHFSC
***Master Russ Coelho - Danzan Ryu Jiu-Jitsu - California - member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Master Randy Stigall, Master Glenn Gavin - Korean martial arts - Illinois
***Master Paul Irizzary - Massachusetts - member Masters Division WHFSC
***Shihan Marty Manuel - New Jersey
***Master Michael Albenze - Florida - member Masters Division WHFSC
***Shihan Keith Badyna - member Masters Division WHFSC
***Master Sharon P. Clifton - member Masters Division WHFSC
***Shigong Robert Redfeather - California - member Masters Division WHFSC
INTERNATIONAL MASTER OF THE YEAR
***Knife Combatives - Master-At-Arms Bram Frank - Florida
MASTER INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR
***Master Mohammad R. Yoosefi - Iran - nominated by Hanshi Lou Angel, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Master Manuel Benitez - St. Thomas US Virgin Islands
***Master Robert Castro - California
***Master Taiwak Guarriello - nominated by Grandmaster Ron Van Clief & Soke Glenn Perry, members World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Master Vivian Grantham - TKD Circle System
***Master Julius Melegrito - Nebraska
***Master Ronald Goeckerman - TaeKwonDo - Ohio - nominated by Professor Eugene Humesky, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Master Nick Spaltro - New Hampshire
***Master Norman K. Orr - American Kung-Fu - nominated by Grandmaster Dana Miller, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Master Anne Kuzminsky - Rhode Island - Master Kuzminsky could not be here tonight as she just had a newborn baby - accepting on her behalf is her Grandmaster, Soke Chaka Zulu, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Master Irwin Carmichael - Balintawak International - North Carolina
***Master Roman Lutak - New Jersey
***Master Michael Guingona - California
***Master Raymond Francis Sr. - Self-defense instructor of the year
***Master Chris Spruiell - Combat Master Instructor of the Year - Tennessee
***Master Peter Keko - nominated by Grandmaster Phil Little, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Master Marvin Dickerson - Nebraska
***Master Michael Hinzman - Zu Wei Shu Kung-fu - Minnesota
***Master Warlito S. Concepcion & Master Alex France - California
***Master Andre Parker - Maryland
***Shihan Edwin Cabrera - New York
***Master Darwin L. Duran - California
***Master Stu Fanning & Master Patrick Fanning - Oklahoma
***Master Mike Adams - Tenshi Goju - Kansas
***Master Maureen Glover - Isshinryu - South Carolina
***Master Danny Glover - Isshinryu & mixed martial arts - South Carolina
***Master Timothy J. Lynch - Maryland
***Master Frederick B. Lazo - nominated by Supreme Grandmaster Ernesto Presas, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Master Ricky Cobb - South Carolina
***Master Jon Rudy - Kombatan - Arizona
***Master Clyde Stanley - Isshinryu & mixed martial arts
***Master Joe Laney - police & firearms tactics - Tennessee
***Master Terry D. Rich - nominated by Master George Denson, member Masters Division WHFSC
***Master Mary Joe - TKD Circle System - Nebraska
INTERNATIONAL INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR
***Sensei Thorsten Isringhausen - San-Jitsu - Germany - Sensei Thorsten could not be here tonight & accepting the award on his behalf is Grandmaster Frank E. Sanchez, Founder World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Thomas Lehman - Martial blade craft - Germany
***Michael Bayer - Germany
***Nick Mechling - Daito Ryu - California
NATIONAL INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR
***Nominated by Master George Denson, member Masters Division WHFSC - Ben Brooks Jr. - Chinese Kenpo - North Carolina
***Jorge Penafiel - Balintawak International - Ohio
REGIONAL INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR
***Aubrey Millard - Seicho Jutsu - Canada - nominated by Soke Daniel Verkerke, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Adam Snipes - Manabi Masho Ju-Jitsu
***Eric Lawrence - Balintawak
***Bill Thurston - Balintawak International - Canada - nominated by Grandmaster Bobby Toboada, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Godofredo P. Dizon - Eskabo Daan - California
***Sensei Phillip Spears - San-Jitsu - Texas
***Sensei Lou Klaff - San-Jitsu / Yume Ha Budo - Arizona
***John Finochiaro & Daniel Avsec - TKD Circle System - Nebraska
***Louis Grady, Sharon LoParo, Eric Lawrence - Balintawak International - North Carolina
***Sensei Jimmy Rutherford - San-Jitsu - Florida
***Robert John Valentin - nominated by Professor Vincent Sands
***Brian Cheek, Valerie Meader - South Carolina
***James K. Miyake - Oregon
***Sheridan Lupo - San-Jitsu - Tennessee
***Frank Oleson - MBC - nominated by Master-At-Arms Bram Frank
***David Driscoll - MBC Gunting - is in the Marine Corp currently serving overseas - accepting on his behalf is Master-At-Arms Bram Frank
***Ron Nicholson - Karate
***Jeff Sprawls - Missouri
***Mateo S. Masellones Jr. - California
***Michael R. Lashlee - Tennessee
***Andrew Wires - Gunting MBC - Florida
***Sifu Phillip Glapion - Wing Chun Kung-Fu - Massachusetts
***Ranger Joey Snyder - nominated by Grandmaster Phil Little, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Zosia Gorbaty - Chair person of ?National Womens Martial Arts Federation?
Crystal M. Metz - Manabi Masho Ju-Jitsu
REGIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
***Shana Chandler - Gunting MBC - nominated by Master-At-Arms Bram Frank
BEST BREAKER
***Douglas Job - Canada - nominated by Hanshi Glenn Kwan, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
OUTSTANDING TRAINER
***Master Nick Hines - Mu Tau Pankration for Mixed Martial Arts & No Holds Barred Champions
WORLD?S OUTSTANDING ADULT MALE COMPETITOR OF THE YEAR
***George Randolph - West Virginia - nominated by Hanshi Lou Angel, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
MALE FIGHTER OF THE YEAR
***Dr. Bernd Hohle - Progressive Street Fighting - Germany - nominated by Master Jorg Digulla
***Jon Haupt - San-Jitsu - nominated by Grandmaster Frank E. Sanchez, Founder World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Bill Dutill - New Jersey; Greg Boicourt - Kansas - nominated by Professor Gary Dill, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Christopher Fedosh & Joe Pung - Michi Budo Ryu - New Jersey - nominated by Grandmaster Vincent Marchetti, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Jeff Jolly - Tie Guo Quan - California - nominated by Shigong Robert Redfeather, member Masters Division WHFSC
FEMALE FIGHTER OF THE YEAR
***Jennifer Heater - West Virginia
***Amanda Lee Fox - Matsumura Bushi Jutsu
STYLE MAN OF THE YEAR
***Dennis McDade - Judo - California
***Mickey E. Metz - Karate
***Mark Murdock - Ju-Jitsu
***Timothy J. Hartman - Modern Arnis - New York
STYLE WOMAN OF THE YEAR
***Valerie McGill - TKD Circle System
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE MARTIAL ARTS
***Dawn Marsh - Seicho Jutsu - Canada
***Julie Ann Woods - Isshin Ryu Plus - New Jersey
***Daryl ?Big Foot? Stewart - Kakuto Shinryu Karate - Texas
***Sensei Stacey Klaff - San-Jitsu / Yume Ha Budo - Arizona
***Brawne Harrison - nominated by Master George Denson, member Masters Division WHFSC
***Mark Siwinski - Ohio
ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR
***Hawaii Martial Arts Society - Professor Jaime Abregana - Hawaii
***National College of Martial Arts International - Hanshi Lou Angel, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
BEST MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL OF THE YEAR - NATIONAL
***Koto Su Ha Shito Ryu Karate - Harvey Johnson - Georgia - nominated by Soke Joseph Ruiz, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Saboten Ryu Dojo, Inc - Shihan Keith R. Badyna, Master member WHFSC
***Master Michael Bowers - Oregon
BEST MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL OF THE YEAR - REGIONAL
***Sensei Stephanie DelCastillo - nominated by Grandmaster Federico Lazo
HUMANITARIAN AWARD
***Lawrence Klarman - Atemi Ryu Karate - nominated by Grandmaster Joseph Williams
MOST INNOVATIVE TRAINING PROGRAM OF THE YEAR
***Hanshi Jimmy Steger - Alabama
***Sensei Scotty Klaff - San-Jitsu/ Yume Ha Budo - Arizona
BEST MARTIAL ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY
***Robertson?s Martial Arts Photography - Arkansas
WRITER?S AWARD
***Christopher Mechling - California - nominated by Professor John DeNora, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Master Bo Hardy for ?Defensive Living? - nominated by Grandmaster Curtis Futch, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
JUNIOR DIVISIONS FOR THE YEAR
JUNIOR BLACK BELT OF THE YEAR
***Jared & Meredith Cummings, Brandon Newton - Isshinryu - nominated by Grandmaster Phil Little
JUNIOR INTERNATIONAL FORMS COMPETITOR OF THE YEAR
***Amanda Detiberus - Shotokan Karate - nominated by Shihan Mike Albenze
JUNIOR NATIONAL FIGHTER OF THE YEAR
***Brandi Albenze, Amber Sidders - Shotokan Karate
REGIONAL FIGHTER OF THE YEAR
***Christina Cernkovic - Shotokan Karate
RECOGNITION AWARDS FOR STUDENTS
(Recognition for outstanding achievement - not an induction award)
ASSOCIATE AWARD - OUTSTANDING INSTRUCTOR
***Steve Steakly - Wing Chun Kung-fu - nominated by Grandmaster Steve Lee Swift, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Douglas Terry - Mu Tau Pankration - nominated by Grandmaster Jim Arvanitis, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Josh Cate - Isshinryu - nominated by Grandmaster Phil Little, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***James F. Poli Jr. - Massachussets - nominated by Shihan Tony Annesi, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Kenneth L. Harvey, Evan Harvey, Joyce Palmer, Al Nyman, Michael DeSouza, Tim Peatman, Stanley Kasavage, Christopher Rondinelli, Tom Harris - Aiki Tora Ryu Aikido - Florida - nominated by Grandmaster Neal Hummerstone, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Dallas Hashman - Manabi Masho Ju-Jitsu - nominated by Professor John Casarez, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Mike Mason - nominated by Grandmaster Curtis Futch, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Raymond Asuncion - Balintawak International - Ohio - nominated by Grandmaster Bobby Toboada, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Steve Tolton, Wayne Mehlman - Aikido - nominated by Shihan Keith Badyna, member Masters Division WHFSC
***Michael Kaiser - Minnesota - nominated by Master Michael Hinzman
***Laura T. Moran - Goju Ryu Karate - nominated by Grandmaster Gene Holden
ASSOCIATE AWARD - OUTSTANDING ASSIST. INSTRUCTOR
***Jonathan Gilliam - Wing Chun Kung-Fu - Florida - nominated by Grandmaster Steve Lee Swift, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Erick Karn - Bushido Kempo - Pennsylvania - nominated by Professor Gary Dill, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Chris Marquez - San-Jitsu - nominated by Grandmaster Frank E. Sanchez, Founder World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***John Rose, Adam Stallings, Paul J. Tucker & Crystal Main - Isshinryu Karate - nominated by Grandmaster Phil Little, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Chaplain Thomas C. Harris - Aiki Tora Ryu Aikido - Florida - nominated by Grandmaster Neal Hummerstone, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Gary Ellis, Lauren Chandler - Tai Shin Doh - Ohio - nominated by Grandmaster Ron Balas, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Charles Donaldson, Dawn Webb, Christopher Johnson, John Allen, Ryan Dement, David Deel & Jack Hatfield - Manbi Masho Ju-Jitsu - nominated by Professor John Casarez, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Richard L. Jacques - Mu Tau Pankration - nominated by Grandmaster Jim Arvanitis, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Michael Guzan - Shotokan Karate - nominated by Shihan Mike Albenze, member Masters Division WHFSC
***Joseph Camins - Eskabo Daan - nominated by Supreme Grandmaster Ernesto Presas, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Christopher D. Carter - Shotokan/ American Freestyle Kenpo - nominated by Grandmaster Curtis Futch, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Robert Mallon - Aikido - Pennsylvania - nominated by Master Keith Badyna - Master member WHFSC
***Rick Walker - Shorinryu - nominated by Master Sharon P. Clifton
ASSOCIATE AWARD - CLASS CONTRIBUTION
Duane Palmer - Aiki Tora Ryu Aikido - Florida - nominated by Grandmaster Neal Hummerstone, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Maudena Z. Byrne - Matsumura Bushi Jutsu - nominated by Grandmaster Curtis Futch
ASSOCIATE AWARD - ADMINISTRATION
Daniel R. Tiliano - Filipino Kombatan Martial Arts - Oregon - nominated by Master Michael Bowers
ASSOCIATE AWARD - OUTSTANDING STUDENT
***Jon LaRue, Steve LaBostrie , Jose Rodriguez - San-Jitsu -nominated by Grandmaster Frank E. Sanchez, Founder World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Matthew M. Wenig - Wing Chun Kung-fu - nominated by Grandmaster Steve Lee Swift, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Jeremy Evans - Isshinryu - nominated by Grandmaster Phil Little, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Patrick Schmitt, Wendy Weeks, Michael Rhoads - North Carolina; Joe Daskevics, Pamela Daskevics - Ohio - Balintawak International - nominated by Grandmaster Bobby Toboada, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Chad Wamhoff - TKD Circle System - Nebraska - nominated by Grandmaster John Byrne, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Joseph Bianchi - Aiki Tora Ryu Aikido - nominated by Grandmaster Neal Hummerstone, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Heather Dutchess, Eric Kilgore - Manabi Masho Ju-Jitsu - nominated by Professor John Casarez, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Joseph Robert Williams, Norman Sosa - Atemi Ryu Karate - nominated by Grandmaster Joseph Williams, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Donald R. Wells, Ryan Shaffer - North Carolina - nominated by Grandmaster Sam Pearson, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Samantha Martin, Lauren Martin - American Free Style Kenpo - nominated by Grandmaster Curtis Futch, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Heidemarie F. Hinzman - US Chuan Fa - nominated by Grandmaster Dana Miller, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Edwin Cabucangan - Hapkido - nominated by Master Peter Kabashigawa, member Masters Division WHFSC
ASSOCIATE AWARD - OUTSTANDING LOYALTY
***Sensei Allen Owens - Isshinryu - nominated by Grandmaster Phil Little, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Steve Mirman - Balintawak International - nominated by Grandmaster Bobby Toboada, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Chista Long - Manabi Masho Ju-Jitsu - nominated by Professor John Casarez, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Paula Barkemeyer - Kombatan - nominated by Supreme Grandmaster Ernesto Presas, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Curtis W. Williams - Watai Karate - North Carolina - Hanshi Sam Pearson, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Zan Carter - nominated by Grandmaster Curtis Futch, member World Head of Family Sokeship Council
***Gary Peterson - Wisconsin; Bille Brown - Minnesota - nominated by Master Michael Hinzman
***P. Colleen Herrmann - American Kung-Fu - nominated by Master Norman Orr
***Kiatlona Vongthongthip - nominated by Master Michael Bowers