USA Karate Hall of fame
2022 USA Karate™ Federation Hall of Fame Criteria
2022 Administrator Criteria
The individual must have made exceptional contributions that have furthered the growth, reputation and character of the sport of karate, been active for a number of years on a national or international level. This includes individuals who defined the nature of the sport or its competitive spirit, or contributed to make special contributions, in the context of their day.
2022 Athlete Criteria
The nominee must have represented the highest level of competition, sportsmanship, integrity, character and ability. They should be amongst the finest players that USA Karate Federation had "playing at a Hall of Fame level.” Considerations included:
2022 Coach Criteria
The nominee must have been active on the national level as part of the coaching staff of the USA Karate Federation and who represented the highest level of competition, sportsmanship, integrity, and character and made a major contribution to the development of the USA Karate Federation National Team. In 2022 this is being extended to those USA National Karatedo Federation players who meet the above criteria.
2022 Officials Criteria
The nominee must have represented the highest level of integrity, character and ability. They should be amongst the finest referees and judges that USA Karate Federation had participating on either a national or international level. In 2022 this is being extended to those USA National Karatedo Federation players who meet the above criteria.
USA Karate Federation 2022 Pioneer Awards
Given to those already in the USA Karate Hall of Fame. USA Karate Pioneer awards are specifically to recognize contribution to the development of Olympic Karate in the USA as part of George E Anderson’s efforts in these organizations from 1978 to 2009 when he passed.
Additional Rules and Regulations
Nomination does not mean induction. You must be present to be inducted. Those nominated but not present for induction will be considered at the nest Hall of Fame. The exception to this is a deceased person.
The individual must have made exceptional contributions that have furthered the growth, reputation and character of the sport of karate, been active for a number of years on a national or international level. This includes individuals who defined the nature of the sport or its competitive spirit, or contributed to make special contributions, in the context of their day.
2022 Athlete Criteria
The nominee must have represented the highest level of competition, sportsmanship, integrity, character and ability. They should be amongst the finest players that USA Karate Federation had "playing at a Hall of Fame level.” Considerations included:
- Years Active as a Competitor
- Activities in State or Local Competition
- Activities at Training Camps
- Competition at US Team Trials
- Competition at National Level
- Competition at World Championships
- Competition at Pan-American Championships
- Competition at International Cups
- Total and Quality of Medals Earned
2022 Coach Criteria
The nominee must have been active on the national level as part of the coaching staff of the USA Karate Federation and who represented the highest level of competition, sportsmanship, integrity, and character and made a major contribution to the development of the USA Karate Federation National Team. In 2022 this is being extended to those USA National Karatedo Federation players who meet the above criteria.
2022 Officials Criteria
The nominee must have represented the highest level of integrity, character and ability. They should be amongst the finest referees and judges that USA Karate Federation had participating on either a national or international level. In 2022 this is being extended to those USA National Karatedo Federation players who meet the above criteria.
USA Karate Federation 2022 Pioneer Awards
Given to those already in the USA Karate Hall of Fame. USA Karate Pioneer awards are specifically to recognize contribution to the development of Olympic Karate in the USA as part of George E Anderson’s efforts in these organizations from 1978 to 2009 when he passed.
Additional Rules and Regulations
Nomination does not mean induction. You must be present to be inducted. Those nominated but not present for induction will be considered at the nest Hall of Fame. The exception to this is a deceased person.
2019 USA Karate™ Federation Hall of Fame Criteria
2019 Administrator Criteria
The individual must have made exceptional contributions that have furthered the growth, reputation and character of the sport of karate, been active for a number of years on a national or international level. This includes individuals who defined the nature of the sport or its competitive spirit, or contributed to make special contributions, in the context of their day.
2019 Athlete Criteria
The nominee must have represented the highest level of competition, sportsmanship, integrity, character and ability. They should be amongst the finest players that USA Karate Federation had "playing at a Hall of Fame level.” Considerations included:
The nominee must have been active on the national level as part of the coaching staff of the USA Karate Federation and who represented the highest level of competition, sportsmanship, integrity, and character and made a major contribution to the development of the USA Karate Federation National Team.
2019 Officials Criteria
The nominee must have represented the highest level of integrity, character and ability. They should be amongst the finest referees and judges that USA Karate Federation had participating on either a national or international level.
USA Karate Federation 2019 Pioneer Awards
Given to those already in the USA Karate Hall of Fame. USA Karate Pioneer awards are specifically to recognize contribution to the development of Olympic Karate in the USA as part of George E Anderson’s efforts in these organizations from 1978 to 2009 when he passed.
The USA Karate™ Federation Hall of Fame History
Since 1976, the USA Karate Federation through itself and its forerunner AAU/USA Karate has recognized those who have made significant contributions to the Olympic Karate movement. In 1997 other SIGNIFICANT NATIONAL MARTIAL ARTS FEDERATIONS decided to have their Hall of Fame inductees honored along with those of the USAKF. In the past, honorees of the US Ju-Jitsu Federation, the USKA Law Enforcement Division (PSDI), the US Kobudo Federation (World Kobudokan), Global Martial Arts Federations, and the Central Taekwondo World Tae Kwon Do Chang Moo Kwan have participated in the USA Karate Federation Hall of Fame. At this induction, the Police Self-Defense Institute (PSDI) is participating.
It is not easy to get into the Hall of Fame. Having money, having many students, having good PR --- and all those things DO NOT INFLUENCE our Hall of Fame selection committee. Outstanding achievements and dedicated work of an extraordinary level must be seen. DEDICATION, PERSERVERANCE, SINCERITY, EXCELLENCE and ACHIEVEMENT ARE the keywords.
The USA Karate Federation Hall of Fame began with the efforts of the AAU Karate Committee (which was to become the USAKF) to identify those special people who made outstanding contributions to the progress of karate in the United States of America. Those persons selected were given an annual award. At that time the awards were called—Distinguished Service Award, or, in actuality, the man or woman of the year and the athlete of the year (the Centurion Award [for athletes]) and the GE Anderson Distinguished Service Award.
From 1976 to 1997, the National Hall of Fame was not formally located, but the roster of the RECIPIENTS and nature of the highly coveted earned honors were studiously maintained.
In 1996 the USAKF declared the USA Karate Federation National Office in Akron, Ohio a Karate Museum and the Official Location of the Hall of Fame. The Hall of Famers were no longer just talked about, there was now a place where their memorabilia and trophies of great significance could be kept. Additionally, a world wide web site was devised to memorialize the individual members of the Hall and to make their accomplishments known, a site where everyone could come to view and study the rich heritage of our arts created by us in this country.
In 2009 with the passing of Hanshi George E. Anderson, the Hall of Fame memorabilia was transferred to the USA National Karate-do Federation. The USA NKF has not moved to institute its Hall of Fame and it is doubtful they would recognize those who contributed so much to the USA Olympic Karate Effort under the USA Karate Federation. The USA Karate Federation convened a special Hall of Fame in the Year 2015 to recognize those who have made the contribution upon which the Olympic Karate movement was established in the United States. In 2019 we continue to recognize coaches, athletes, officials and administrators and in addition, we give the Pioneer of USA Karate to those who were important to the Olympic Karate effort in the USA. The AAU Karate movement began about 1970 and the first AAU National Championships took place in Cleveland, Ohio in 1975 – 40 years ago! We come back to Ohio this 44 years later to honor those who have been a part of the journey.
USA Karate™ is a registered service mark at the US Patents and Trademarks Office. Please contact us with any unauthorized use of the mark.
2019 Administrator Criteria
The individual must have made exceptional contributions that have furthered the growth, reputation and character of the sport of karate, been active for a number of years on a national or international level. This includes individuals who defined the nature of the sport or its competitive spirit, or contributed to make special contributions, in the context of their day.
2019 Athlete Criteria
The nominee must have represented the highest level of competition, sportsmanship, integrity, character and ability. They should be amongst the finest players that USA Karate Federation had "playing at a Hall of Fame level.” Considerations included:
- Years Active as a Competitor
- Activities in State or Local Competition
- Activities at Training Camps
- Competition at US Team Trials
- Competition at National Level
- Competition at World Championships
- Competition at Pan-American Championships
- Competition at International Cups
- Total and Quality of Medals Earned
The nominee must have been active on the national level as part of the coaching staff of the USA Karate Federation and who represented the highest level of competition, sportsmanship, integrity, and character and made a major contribution to the development of the USA Karate Federation National Team.
2019 Officials Criteria
The nominee must have represented the highest level of integrity, character and ability. They should be amongst the finest referees and judges that USA Karate Federation had participating on either a national or international level.
USA Karate Federation 2019 Pioneer Awards
Given to those already in the USA Karate Hall of Fame. USA Karate Pioneer awards are specifically to recognize contribution to the development of Olympic Karate in the USA as part of George E Anderson’s efforts in these organizations from 1978 to 2009 when he passed.
The USA Karate™ Federation Hall of Fame History
Since 1976, the USA Karate Federation through itself and its forerunner AAU/USA Karate has recognized those who have made significant contributions to the Olympic Karate movement. In 1997 other SIGNIFICANT NATIONAL MARTIAL ARTS FEDERATIONS decided to have their Hall of Fame inductees honored along with those of the USAKF. In the past, honorees of the US Ju-Jitsu Federation, the USKA Law Enforcement Division (PSDI), the US Kobudo Federation (World Kobudokan), Global Martial Arts Federations, and the Central Taekwondo World Tae Kwon Do Chang Moo Kwan have participated in the USA Karate Federation Hall of Fame. At this induction, the Police Self-Defense Institute (PSDI) is participating.
It is not easy to get into the Hall of Fame. Having money, having many students, having good PR --- and all those things DO NOT INFLUENCE our Hall of Fame selection committee. Outstanding achievements and dedicated work of an extraordinary level must be seen. DEDICATION, PERSERVERANCE, SINCERITY, EXCELLENCE and ACHIEVEMENT ARE the keywords.
The USA Karate Federation Hall of Fame began with the efforts of the AAU Karate Committee (which was to become the USAKF) to identify those special people who made outstanding contributions to the progress of karate in the United States of America. Those persons selected were given an annual award. At that time the awards were called—Distinguished Service Award, or, in actuality, the man or woman of the year and the athlete of the year (the Centurion Award [for athletes]) and the GE Anderson Distinguished Service Award.
From 1976 to 1997, the National Hall of Fame was not formally located, but the roster of the RECIPIENTS and nature of the highly coveted earned honors were studiously maintained.
In 1996 the USAKF declared the USA Karate Federation National Office in Akron, Ohio a Karate Museum and the Official Location of the Hall of Fame. The Hall of Famers were no longer just talked about, there was now a place where their memorabilia and trophies of great significance could be kept. Additionally, a world wide web site was devised to memorialize the individual members of the Hall and to make their accomplishments known, a site where everyone could come to view and study the rich heritage of our arts created by us in this country.
In 2009 with the passing of Hanshi George E. Anderson, the Hall of Fame memorabilia was transferred to the USA National Karate-do Federation. The USA NKF has not moved to institute its Hall of Fame and it is doubtful they would recognize those who contributed so much to the USA Olympic Karate Effort under the USA Karate Federation. The USA Karate Federation convened a special Hall of Fame in the Year 2015 to recognize those who have made the contribution upon which the Olympic Karate movement was established in the United States. In 2019 we continue to recognize coaches, athletes, officials and administrators and in addition, we give the Pioneer of USA Karate to those who were important to the Olympic Karate effort in the USA. The AAU Karate movement began about 1970 and the first AAU National Championships took place in Cleveland, Ohio in 1975 – 40 years ago! We come back to Ohio this 44 years later to honor those who have been a part of the journey.
USA Karate™ is a registered service mark at the US Patents and Trademarks Office. Please contact us with any unauthorized use of the mark.
USA KARATE™ NATIONAL AWARDS and HALL OF FAME RECORDS
AS A COMMITTEE OF THE AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION
1975 Caylor Adkins Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1976 Noel Smith Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1977 Jon Evans Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1978 Jerry Thomson Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1979 Chuck Merriman Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1980 George Anderson Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
INCORPORATED AS THE NATIONAL AAU KARATE COMMITTEE, INC.
1981 Patrick Hickey Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1982 Thomas LaPuppet Carroll Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1983 Almerico Santucci Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1984 Don Madden Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1985 Jim Cottrell Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
CHANGED FROM AAU NATIONAL KARATE COMMITTEE, INC TO USA KARATE FEDERATION FOR USOC
1986 Michael Bukala Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1987 Julius Thiry & Charles Portnick Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1988 Robert L. Saal Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1989 Takayuki Mikami Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
BEGIN GEORGE E. ANDERSON DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
1990 Hidy Ochiai GE Anderson Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1991 Jeung H. Kim GE Anderson Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1992 Anita Santucci GE Anderson Distinguished Service Award - Woman of the Year
1993 Minobu Miki GE Anderson Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1994 Dr. Brian Pendleton GE Anderson Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1995 Walter O'Neill GE Anderson Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1996 Jeff Ellis GE Anderson Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1998 Robert Jarrett GE Anderson Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1999 John Nanay GE Anderson Distinguished Service Award-International Coach & Referee
1999 Herb Wiles Sensei of the Year
1999 Phillip Koeppel, International Representative
2000 Michael J. Dunphy GE Anderson Distinguished Service Award
2000 Jack Pyles GE Anderson Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
2000 Roger Jarrett GE Anderson Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
2002 Roger Jarrett GE Anderson Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
2003 Bill Viola, Sr. GE Anderson Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
ATHLETIC AWARDS
before 1976 Billy Blanks Athlete of the Year
before 1976 Domingo Llanos Athlete of the Year
before 1976 Alberto Pena Athlete of the Year
1976 Tokey Hill Centurion Award - Athlete of the Year
1977 Gary Tetsui Centurion Award - Athlete of the Year
1978 David Crockett Centurion Award - Athlete of the Year
1979 Cathy Jones Centurion Award - Athlete of the Year
1980 Paul Cortright Centurion Award - Athlete of the Year
1981 Dale Beam Centurion Award - Athlete of the Year
1981 Athlete of the Year - Michael Sledge
1982 Debbie Tang Centurion Award - Athlete of the Year
1983 David Ames Centurion Award - Athlete of the Year
1984 Julio Martinez Male Athlete of the Year
1984 Gwenna Black Female Athlete of the Year
1985 Cathy Baxter Female Athlete of the Year
1985 Joe Minney Male Athlete of the Year
CHANGED FROM AAU NATIONAL KARATE COMMITTEE, INC TO USA KARATE FEDERATION FOR USOC
1986 Larry Zahand Male Athlete of the Year
1986 Cathy Jones Female Athlete of the Year
1987 Patty Booth Female Athlete of the Year
1987 Joe Minney Centurion Award – Outstanding Athlete
1988 Greg Scythes Male Athlete of the Year
1988 Mimi Tang Female Athlete of the Year
1989 Tracey Day Female Athlete of the Year
1989 Jerry Ferguson Male Athlete of the Year
1990 Barry Venetsky Male Athlete of the Year
1990 Melanie Genung Female Athlete of the Year
1991 Tommy Hood Male Athlete of the Year
1991 Gina Halteman Female Athlete of the Year
1992 Pete Timoch Male Athlete of the Year
1995 Jim Del Garbino Outstanding National Athlete
1996 Pam Hickey Outstanding Female Competitor
1996 Bill Marcum International Athlete US Team
1996 Lance Weimer International Athlete US Team
1996 Michael Dunphy International Athlete US Team
1996 Michael Graves International Athlete US Team
1996 Jerry Andrea Outstanding National Athlete
1996 John Linebarger International Athlete US Team
1997 Pat Byrnes Distinguished Honors Award
1997 Carmel Sorrento Pan American Games Project
1997 Bernard Scarda Pan American Games Project
1997 James Caldwell Pan American Games Project
1997 Bob Boggs Pan American Games Project
1997 Doug Dennis Pan American Games Project
1997 Masaharu Sakamukai Pan American Games Project
1997 Arthur Battin Oustanding Junior Athlete (Posthumously)
1997 Roberto Alvalaise International Athlete US Team
1997 Blair Portier International Athlete US Team
1998 John D. Pasquale International Athlete US Team
1998 Robert A. Valentine National Athlete US Team
1999 Traylon Smith International Athlete US Team
1999 David Mitchell Treasuer of WUKO and International Author
2000 Doug Selchen International Athlete US Team
2000 Adam Older International Athlete US Team
2000 Robert Toma Outstanding Support
2000 Joe Minney International Athlete
2001 Don Selchan Pan American Games Project
2001 Brent Bias Pan American Games Project
2001 Dustin Baldis International Athlete US Team
2001 Mark Cramer Athlete of the Year
2001 Kenny Ferguson International Athlete US Team
2001 Chull Hee Park Special Technical Recognition
2001 Dr. David Kay Medical
2001 Joseph D'Avello Outstanding Support
2001 Harry McKeen Outstanding Support
2001 James Osborne Outstanding Support & Larry Rogers Kamikazi Martial Arts Supplies
2002 Dr. Joseph D'Avello Outstanding Medical Support
2002 Jim Harrison Athlete Centurion Award
2003 Masaharu Sakimukai, Distinguished Service Man of the Year
2003 David Ames Coach of the Year
2003 Akram al-Geelani Instructor of the Year
2003 Darryl Williams Man of the Year
2005 Mike Hixson Founder of Karate in the State of Ohio
2005 Janak Subedi International Grandmaster
2005 Takiyuki Mikami, Man of the Year
JUNIOR ATHLETIC AWARDS
July 14, 2000 Adam Pyles Junior Male Competitor of the Year
July 14, 2000 Cristina Crank Junior Female Competitor of the Year
July 14, 2000 Nicole Pyles Pee Wee Girl Competitor of the Year
2001 Sean Watkins Junior Male Athlete of the Year
2001 Noelle Kanaga Junior Female Athlete of Year-
2001 Caleb Taylor Pee Wee Boy Competitor of the Year
2002 John Fonseca Athlete of The Year - Centurion Award
2003 Terrance Tubio Junior Male Athlete of the Year
2003Mary Meade Junior Female Athlete of the Year
AS A COMMITTEE OF THE AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION
1975 Caylor Adkins Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1976 Noel Smith Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1977 Jon Evans Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1978 Jerry Thomson Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1979 Chuck Merriman Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1980 George Anderson Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
INCORPORATED AS THE NATIONAL AAU KARATE COMMITTEE, INC.
1981 Patrick Hickey Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1982 Thomas LaPuppet Carroll Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1983 Almerico Santucci Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1984 Don Madden Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1985 Jim Cottrell Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
CHANGED FROM AAU NATIONAL KARATE COMMITTEE, INC TO USA KARATE FEDERATION FOR USOC
1986 Michael Bukala Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1987 Julius Thiry & Charles Portnick Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1988 Robert L. Saal Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1989 Takayuki Mikami Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
BEGIN GEORGE E. ANDERSON DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
1990 Hidy Ochiai GE Anderson Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1991 Jeung H. Kim GE Anderson Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1992 Anita Santucci GE Anderson Distinguished Service Award - Woman of the Year
1993 Minobu Miki GE Anderson Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1994 Dr. Brian Pendleton GE Anderson Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1995 Walter O'Neill GE Anderson Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1996 Jeff Ellis GE Anderson Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1998 Robert Jarrett GE Anderson Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
1999 John Nanay GE Anderson Distinguished Service Award-International Coach & Referee
1999 Herb Wiles Sensei of the Year
1999 Phillip Koeppel, International Representative
2000 Michael J. Dunphy GE Anderson Distinguished Service Award
2000 Jack Pyles GE Anderson Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
2000 Roger Jarrett GE Anderson Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
2002 Roger Jarrett GE Anderson Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
2003 Bill Viola, Sr. GE Anderson Distinguished Service Award - Man of the Year
ATHLETIC AWARDS
before 1976 Billy Blanks Athlete of the Year
before 1976 Domingo Llanos Athlete of the Year
before 1976 Alberto Pena Athlete of the Year
1976 Tokey Hill Centurion Award - Athlete of the Year
1977 Gary Tetsui Centurion Award - Athlete of the Year
1978 David Crockett Centurion Award - Athlete of the Year
1979 Cathy Jones Centurion Award - Athlete of the Year
1980 Paul Cortright Centurion Award - Athlete of the Year
1981 Dale Beam Centurion Award - Athlete of the Year
1981 Athlete of the Year - Michael Sledge
1982 Debbie Tang Centurion Award - Athlete of the Year
1983 David Ames Centurion Award - Athlete of the Year
1984 Julio Martinez Male Athlete of the Year
1984 Gwenna Black Female Athlete of the Year
1985 Cathy Baxter Female Athlete of the Year
1985 Joe Minney Male Athlete of the Year
CHANGED FROM AAU NATIONAL KARATE COMMITTEE, INC TO USA KARATE FEDERATION FOR USOC
1986 Larry Zahand Male Athlete of the Year
1986 Cathy Jones Female Athlete of the Year
1987 Patty Booth Female Athlete of the Year
1987 Joe Minney Centurion Award – Outstanding Athlete
1988 Greg Scythes Male Athlete of the Year
1988 Mimi Tang Female Athlete of the Year
1989 Tracey Day Female Athlete of the Year
1989 Jerry Ferguson Male Athlete of the Year
1990 Barry Venetsky Male Athlete of the Year
1990 Melanie Genung Female Athlete of the Year
1991 Tommy Hood Male Athlete of the Year
1991 Gina Halteman Female Athlete of the Year
1992 Pete Timoch Male Athlete of the Year
1995 Jim Del Garbino Outstanding National Athlete
1996 Pam Hickey Outstanding Female Competitor
1996 Bill Marcum International Athlete US Team
1996 Lance Weimer International Athlete US Team
1996 Michael Dunphy International Athlete US Team
1996 Michael Graves International Athlete US Team
1996 Jerry Andrea Outstanding National Athlete
1996 John Linebarger International Athlete US Team
1997 Pat Byrnes Distinguished Honors Award
1997 Carmel Sorrento Pan American Games Project
1997 Bernard Scarda Pan American Games Project
1997 James Caldwell Pan American Games Project
1997 Bob Boggs Pan American Games Project
1997 Doug Dennis Pan American Games Project
1997 Masaharu Sakamukai Pan American Games Project
1997 Arthur Battin Oustanding Junior Athlete (Posthumously)
1997 Roberto Alvalaise International Athlete US Team
1997 Blair Portier International Athlete US Team
1998 John D. Pasquale International Athlete US Team
1998 Robert A. Valentine National Athlete US Team
1999 Traylon Smith International Athlete US Team
1999 David Mitchell Treasuer of WUKO and International Author
2000 Doug Selchen International Athlete US Team
2000 Adam Older International Athlete US Team
2000 Robert Toma Outstanding Support
2000 Joe Minney International Athlete
2001 Don Selchan Pan American Games Project
2001 Brent Bias Pan American Games Project
2001 Dustin Baldis International Athlete US Team
2001 Mark Cramer Athlete of the Year
2001 Kenny Ferguson International Athlete US Team
2001 Chull Hee Park Special Technical Recognition
2001 Dr. David Kay Medical
2001 Joseph D'Avello Outstanding Support
2001 Harry McKeen Outstanding Support
2001 James Osborne Outstanding Support & Larry Rogers Kamikazi Martial Arts Supplies
2002 Dr. Joseph D'Avello Outstanding Medical Support
2002 Jim Harrison Athlete Centurion Award
2003 Masaharu Sakimukai, Distinguished Service Man of the Year
2003 David Ames Coach of the Year
2003 Akram al-Geelani Instructor of the Year
2003 Darryl Williams Man of the Year
2005 Mike Hixson Founder of Karate in the State of Ohio
2005 Janak Subedi International Grandmaster
2005 Takiyuki Mikami, Man of the Year
JUNIOR ATHLETIC AWARDS
July 14, 2000 Adam Pyles Junior Male Competitor of the Year
July 14, 2000 Cristina Crank Junior Female Competitor of the Year
July 14, 2000 Nicole Pyles Pee Wee Girl Competitor of the Year
2001 Sean Watkins Junior Male Athlete of the Year
2001 Noelle Kanaga Junior Female Athlete of Year-
2001 Caleb Taylor Pee Wee Boy Competitor of the Year
2002 John Fonseca Athlete of The Year - Centurion Award
2003 Terrance Tubio Junior Male Athlete of the Year
2003Mary Meade Junior Female Athlete of the Year
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2015 INDUCTEES USA KARATE™ HALL OF FAME
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENTS Alex Sternberg, NY Almerico Santucci, NJ Anita Santucci, NJ Don Madden, OH George E. Anderson, OH Hidy Ochia, NY James B Cottrell, WV Jeffrey Ellis, OH Jerry Kattawar Sr, MS Jim Mather, CA Jimmy Blann, MS Koji Sugimoto, FL Michael Bukala, OH Patrick Byrnes, PA Patrick M. Hickey, OH Sam D. Justice, OH Thomas LaPuppet Carroll, NY NATIONAL ADMINISTRATORS Alex Sternberg, NY Almerico Santucci, NJ Anita Santucci, NJ Brian P. Pendleton, OH Carl Wilcox, NC Carol Hofer, OH Corinne Kay Housley, FL Darren Myers, VA Don Madden, OH George E. Anderson, OH Hidy Ochia, NY James B Cottrell, WV Jeffrey Ellis, OH Jerry Kattawar Sr, MS Jim Mather, CA Jimmy Blann, MS Koji Sugimoto, FL Michael Bukala, OH Michael Ray Graves, DE Millie Kattawar, MS Pamela J. Hickey, OH Patrick Byrnes, PA Patrick M. Hickey, OH Robert F. Watson, UT Roger Jarrett, WV Sam D. Justice, OH Thomas LaPuppet Carroll, NY Thurl R McClanahan, OH Vicki Blann, MS Vicki Cottrell, WV Walter O’Neill, NJ ATHLETES – NATIONAL TEAM Adam Older, PA National Team Athlete Andy Stankus, PA Adrienne Whittaker, MS Angela (Abbott)-Patteson, MS Benjamin (Gino) McCully, OH Bill Marcum, OH Bo Blann, MS Brett Homann, IN Brian Hobson, VA Carol Hofer, OH CD Williamson, VA Chimene Montivero-Cole, NJ Christopher Stratis, NJ Connie Morgan, WV Daniel Rubin, NJ Darrell Sullins, OH David Ames, OH David Chisolm, MS Derek H. Ochia MD, NY Dyron Dabney, MI Elodie Montivero-Santucci, NJ Gina (Halteman) Formica, PA Ginny Trent, MS Grant Campbell, FL Greg Morton, FL Greg Williamson, WV Jason C. Carri, NJ Jeff Rhodes, NC Jerry Kattawar, Jr, MS Jimmy Blann, MS Joe Minney, OH John Caluda, LA John L. Hartman, Jr., VA John Morton, FL Joshua Abbott, MS Ken Ferguson, OH Kevin Heard, OH Laura Rubin, NJ Lia (Stratis) Clark, NJ Mark Cramer, OH Melvin Brown, OH Michael Bukala, OH Michael Justice, VA Michael McCurry, FL Michael Newman, WV Michael Ray Graves, DE Michael Sledge, NY Millie Katawar, MS Nicole J. (Carri) Ragains, NJ Pamela J. Hickey, OH Patricia H. Booth O’Neill, NJ Peter Lyn, FL Phillip Warren, OH Richard E. Dixon, VA Roger Jarrett, WV Roxanne Marcum, OH Sabina (Carri) McGuirl, NJ Sonia (Stratis) Tedeschi, VA Suellen Breon, NJ Tracey Day-Smith, NY Traylon Gordon Smith, OH Tuan Phi Vo, FL Vicki Cottrell, WV Victoria Williams-Book, OH Vincent Napoletano, NJ Walter O’Neill, NJ |
NATIONAL COACHES Alex Sternberg Almerico Santucci, NJ Anita Santucci, NJ Bill Marcum, OH Brent Bias, WV Carl Wilcox David Ames, OH Don Madden, OH Edward Kuras, IL George E. Anderson, OH Hidy Ochiai, NY Jeffrey Ellis, OH Jeffrey Kohn, IL Jerry Kattawar, Sr, MS Jim Cottrell, WV Jim Mather, CA Jimmy Blann, MS Ken Ferguson, OH Koji Sugimoto, FL Mark Cramer, OH Michael Ray Graves, DE Patricia H. Booth O’Neill, NJ Patrick Byrnes, PA Patrick M. Hickey, OH Robert F Watson, UT Robert J Saal, OH Roger Jarrett, WV Sam D. Justice, VA Thurl R McClanahan, OH Thomas LaPuppet Carroll, NY Walter J. O’Neill, Jr, NJ NATIONAL OFFICIALS Alex Sternberg, NY Almerico Santucci, NJ Aniti Santucci, NJ Bill Marcum, OH Brett Bias, WV Brian P. Pendleton, OH Carl Wilcox, NC Corinne Kay Housley, FL Darren Myers, VA David Ames, OH Don Madden, OH Edward Kuras, IL George E. Anderson, OH Gerald Funelli, OH Hidy Ochiai, NY James B Cottrell, WV Jim Mather, CA Jeffrey Ellis, OH Jeffrey Kohn, IL Jerry Kattawar, SR, MS Joseph Gabriel, Oh Koji Sugimoto, FL Larry Feldman, OH Larry Overholt, OH Leslie Anderson, OH Mark Cramer, OH Martaligia Lopez-Cantera, FL Michael Antonides, OH Michael Bukala, OH Michael Ray Graves, DE Millie Kattawar, MS Pamela J. Hickey, OH Patrick Byrnes, PA Patrick M. Hickey, OH Richard Arter, OH Robert F. Watson, UT Robert J Saal, OH Robert Utsey, NY Roger Jarrett, WV Roxanne Marcum, OH Sam D. Justice, VA Thomas LaPuppet Carroll, NY Thurl R McClanahan, OH Walter O’Neill, NJ OTHER Elia and Mary Stratis, NJ - Distinguished Service to the USA Karate Movement Dr. Kenneth Rubin – Team Physician Molly Largent, OH – Athlete of the Year 2013 Natasha Kudelya – Athlete of the Year 2015 Regan McNamara – Athlete of the Year 2014 Stefanie Waltman, Oh – 2014 Centurion Award Terry Maccarrone, NY – Distinguished Service to the Martial Arts |
2019 INDUCTEES USA KARATE™ HALL OF FAME
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PIONEERS OF USA KARATE
DAVID AMES GEORGE ANDERSON JOAN ANDERSON LESLEY ANDERSON MICHAEL ANTONIDES RICHARD ARTER BRENT BIAS BOB BOGGS MELVIN BROWN MICHAEL BUKALA JAMES CALDWELL GRANT CAMPBELL THOMAS LAPUPPET CARROLL JAMES COTTRELL VICKI COTTRELL MARK CRAMER JOE D'AVELLO TRACEY DAY JEFF ELLIS LARRY FELDMAN KEN FERGUSON JOE GABRIEL AKRAM GEELANI LARRY GIORDANO MICHAEL RAY GRAVES KEVIN HEARD PAMELA HICKEY PATRICK HICKEY CAROL HOFER CORINNE HOUSLEY ROGER JARRETT JERRY KATTAWAR PHILLIP KOEPPEL TERRY MACCARRONE DON MADDEN BILL MARCUM ROXANNE MARCUM JIM MATHER T MIKAMI JOE MINNEY CONNIE MORGAN JOHN NANAY MICHAEL NEWMAN HIDY OCHIAI WALTER O'NEILL JR. LARRY OVERHOLT BRIAN PENDLETON JEFF RHODES ROBERT SAAL MASAHARU SAKIMUKAI AL SANTUCCI ANITA SANTUCCI GREG SCYTHES DONALD G SELCHAN DOUG SELCHAN TRAYLON SMITH WILLIAM VIOLA ROBERT WATSON LANCE WEIMER LARRY WHELAN CARL WILCOX VICTORIA WILLIAMS BOOK GREG WILLIAMSON |
NATIONAL ADMINISTRATORS
LEEANN FEINSTEIN COLLEEN MORDIN COLLEEN PAIK COLLEEN PAIK W. TODD STONEKING GEORGE C SCORDILIS JOANY AQUILA MICKEY MAJOR JAY FARRELL NATIONAL COACHES PETER PAIK MARY CRAWFORD GEORGE C SCORDILIS MICKEY MAJOR NATIONAL OFFICIALS LUCINDA ARNOLD CEDRIC BARKSDALE MARY CRAWFORD KEITH DOUGHERTY JAY FARRELL ANTHONY HARMON DAVE LANG AL MUESEL TIMOTHY NORFOLK JOSEPH SANTOCILDES W TODD STONEKING GEORGE C SCORDILIS NATIONAL ATHLETES BRENT BIAS FRANK BOUCHONVILLE NANCY CHASE MARY CRAWFORD GENE DUNN SHAN HAREWOOD ASHLEY JARRETT CHRIS JARRETT MOLLY LARGENT KATHERINE LOUKOPOULOS TYRELL MCGUIRE MICHAEL NANAY WILLIAM F NUNLEY II LARRY SCOTT CHRISTOPHER SIZEMORE CHADWICK SMITH JAMES SMITH JOSEPH TALERICO STEVE TANK GENIARIS CHUN-MON TSANG ROBIE WILCOX CHRIS WOOD TIMOTHY J YOUNG MARY CRAWFORD ALFRED MUESEL JAY FARRELL |
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