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To recognize athletes, instructors, coaches and supporters in the United States for their outstanding involvement and contribution in the development, growth, teaching, coaching and competing in the art of traditional karate-do.
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Criteria
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Must be a member in good standing with the AAU National Karate Program
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Must have made a substantial contribution in the development, growth, teaching, coaching or athletic performance in the art of traditional karate-do
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Must be of good character and law abiding with references that would reflect positively on the AAU National Karate Program
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Must be at least 18 years of age and an active AAU member
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Categories
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Man or Woman of the Year Award is an achievement award is awarded for the development, growth, and continued dedication to the promotion of traditional Karate-do in the USA.
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Instructor of the Year Award awarded to a Sensei responsible for the teaching of a student or team who has represented the United States and has won a medal in National Championships, International, World Cup, Pan American Championships and World Championships.
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Athlete of the Year Award is awarded to a competitor who is a member of the USA/AAU National Karate Team who has represented the USA in the highest level of Traditional Karate in the International Arena and has won a medal for their country.
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Coach of the Year Award is awareded to a coach who has been instrumental in developing winning athletes in the sport of karate, in school and in the community.
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Selection Committee
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Ivan Lewis (Interim Chair), Southern Region
Matt Dorsey, Eastern Region
Nina Blumenthal, Central Region
Rannie Ladner, Southern Region
Alfonso Gomez, Pacific Southwest Region
Pat Haley, Pacific Region
Jennifer Lujbli, AAU Karate Staff Liaison
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Instructor of the Year Award
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Embraces the AAU Mission Statement
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Produces quality athletes
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Produces National champions
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Dedicated service
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Humanitarian contribution
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Man/Woman of the Year
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Outstanding service
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Minimum of five (5) years of service to the AAU Karate Program
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Significant contribution to the AAU Karate Program
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Coach of the Year
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Paves the way for our athletes to compete in numerous events nationally and internationally
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Technically advises and trains athletes to perform at their best level possible
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Participates in all majority AAUKarate events
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Other Awards
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AAU Outstanding Junior Award : 18 Years and Younger
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Outstanding AAU Karate Region Award :
Tournament record at National Championships
Growth in AAU membership within the region
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Centurion Award :
Ten (10) Year Service Award
Fifteen (15) Year Service Award
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Please send all nominations for AAU Karate to the
AAU National Headquarters, Attn: Jennifer Miles, P.O. Box 22409, Lake
Buena Vista, FL 32830 or email to: jennifer@aausports.org |
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