To the individual who in the previous year has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities at the state, regional, national and international levels;  has demonstrated a high degree of knowledge and skills in the area of mat officiating or pairings and has contributed to the development of officials within the organization.

(Formally the Phil Portuese Award)

To an individual who has gone above and beyond the normal to teach to the art of officiating.  Presented in recognition of outstanding leadership and contributions in the training of new officials and the development of young athletes.

(Formally the Glen Blackman Award)

Presented to the new official who is working to improve and for recognition of outstanding accomplishments as a mat official and contributions to USA Wrestling.

(Pairing Master of the Year)

Selected each year by the Pairings Advisory Board in recognition of outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the field of pairings and to USA Wrestling.

(Formally the Mort Geller Award)

To an individual who has demonstrated outstanding officiating skills on the International level and who is recognized as an outstanding clinician on the national level. The recipient will have contributed to the development of the USWOA's UWW mat officials.This individual will be considered a "mentor to the mentors"

Cadet Nationals Outstanding Official

Awarded to the official who had an outstanding tournament at the Cadet National Tournament

Awarded to the official who had an outstanding tournament at the Cadet/Junior Greco Tournament

Awarded to the official who had an outstanding tournament at the Cadet/Junior Freestyle Tournament

Women's National Outstanding Official

Outstanding Official In a Women's Wrestling Event

Women's Nationals Outstanding Official

Hesser Family Outstanding Official Award

Junior Duals Awards

Cliff Buerke, Belinda Brown, Bobby Walton,         Cherie Elvin Awards

Lifetime Achievement Awards

Awarded to USWOA members who have given significantly to the betterment of amateur wrestling.