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Nominations have been accepted for the first annual USAWKS Wrestling Awards. After initial nominations the nominees have been narrowed down to the top 4 vote getters among the judges, and in the case of ties, there may be more than 4 nominees. The Awards will be affectionately known as The Pete's in honor of Kansas first Olympic Gold Medallist at any sport, Peter Mehringer, the 1932 Olympic Gold Medal Winner in Freestyle wrestling at the weight of 192 pounds.
Final Nominations as of Monday Feb 26, 12:00 PM
Please note, we have 13 judges across the state which is a part of the nomination and final selection process. Of the 13 judges volunteering to take part in this process, 11 contributed to the final selection of nominees listed below. All 13 will be invited and encouraged to vote for the winner in each category, it should be noted however, judges at their discretion may choose to not vote in a particular category as a result of conflict of interest, (i.e. being nominated in that category), or little knowledge about the category. I am encouraging appropriate positive discussion on each of the nominees to help the judges with the final decision. Judges will be expected to contact me via private message or email with their votes. Each judge should vote for the top three in each category. Judges at their discretion can vote for less than the top 3 in a particular category if they choose. All ballots must be in to me no later than midnight March 3, (Saturday) no ballots will be accepted after that time. Judges will be notified via this post and personal messages via this forum. Please vote for your top 3 in each category by placing the number of your vote beside their name, for example:
Smith - 2 Jones Wilson - 1 Frank – 3
Note that a 1 designates your top choice, 2, second, 3 – third.
Thanks to all of those taking part, and remember this is for the calendar year 2006 only. Certificates will be made to award appropriate winners in each category.
OFFICIAL FINALISTS NOMINATIONS FOR THE PETES
Best Female Kids Wrestler of the Year Darian Gonzalez
Best Forum Group of the Year High School Kids Folkstyle Officials College Forum
Most Controversial Post of the Year 189 finals opinion poll any of Gutwrench's Salyer's corrections Is this gutwrench1 biography? (guess it was Tony Purler)
The Most Fun Post of the Year R.A.O.S. Kansas Wrestling fantasy football Don't laugh at this Nameless feller Gutwrench promising to leave the forum if Hurla wins his Metro Classic match and the team came within 10 points of Mo.
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)
Best New Member of the Year Ricky Bobby
Best New Kids Wrestler of the Year Cale Blazy Carroll Jr. Wrestling Grant Treaster
Best High School Wrestler of the Year Tyler Caldwell Romero Cotton Scott Elliott Neil Erisman
Best Freestyle Wrestler of the Year CJ Napier Romero Cotton Atticus Disney Nathan Furches
Best Greco Wrestler of the Year Nathan Furches Romero Cotton Atticus Disney Larry Perez
Best All Round HS Wrestler of the Year Romero Cotton Nathan Furches Atticus Disney Steve Andrus
Best Moderator of the Year USAWKS, Randy Hinderliter Richard Salyer Mike Furches All High School Ones
Best Post Topic of the Year Stay Positive, Kids Forum Southern Plains requirement Gutwrench’s strategy for success at State The mindset and tactics of a champion by Ken Chertow
Best Collegiate Wrestler of the Year Cody Garcia Curtis Chenoweth Joe Johnston Shawn Bunch
Best Sr level wrestler of the Year Eric Akin Zach Roberson Daniel Cormier
Best Kids Wrestler of the Year Daniel DeShazer Ryan Garret Treasters - Grant & Logan Josh Grant
Best HS Tournament of the Year Basehor-Linwood Newton KC CK Classic Tournament Garden City Invitational/ Rocky Welton Invitational
Best Kids Tournament of the Year (note here as there was a tie for the 4th place so both tournaments are included in the final ballot) 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 Salyer’s reporting of results
Freshman HS Wrestler of the Year Tyler Caldwell Bo Beard Nathan Furches Trent Cox
The USAWKS Lifetime Achievement Award Greg Grater Skip Harrington Randy Hinderliter Mike Juby
The USAWKS Kids Coach of the Year Kramers from Goddard Charlie Knox Ed Edison NW Jr Grizzlies Sean McCarthy STA
The USAWKS HS Coaching Staff of the Year Bishop Carroll Andale - for 2006 State St. Thomas Aquinas Goddard
The USAWKS Official of the Year Kenny Taylor Jr. Terry Hilton Mark Anderson Nigel Isom
The USAWKS Fan of the Year Aaron Sweazy Richard Salyer Mike Furches Jenni Edison
Most Improved HS Team Lawrence High Andover Central High School Blue Valley Northwest Gardner Edgerton
The USAWKS Female Wrestler of the Year (Note there was a tie for the 4th nomination so both were included) Randi Beltz Beth Johnson Morgen Ottesson Emma Mercer Danette Ohara
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 Brett Kramer's Web Page
The USAWKS Person of the Year Aaron Sweazy Leanna Grater Mike Furches Mike Juby
The USAWKS School of the Year Turner Bishop Carroll Saint Thomas Aquanis Goddard
The USAWKS Wrestler of the Year Romero Cotton Nathan Furches Tristen DeShazer Aldon Isenberg
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Just my opinion and I could never figure out how to nominate through the link, but for Kids wrestler of the year you have to start with (in no order), Ryne Cokeley, Daniel Deshazer, Reece Conklin, Zac Gentzler, Jarin Brown, Austin and Cullen Hood, Peston Weigel, Hunter Haralson. I might be foregetting some but the list should start there. These are the kids that are proven both in KS and nationally several times over. JMO
Is this an actual award from USAWKS? It was originally posted as a way to have some fun, now it's being heralded as USAWKS awards.
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I think this post should be deleted by the moderator of the year so as not to expose the 13 judges identities  Surely the wording official was meant in jest and the use of USAWKS was not authorized by the executive board.
Will Cokeley (708)267-6615 willcokeley@gmail.com
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Mike and Will, The Pete's orignial link is located here http://www.usawks.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=98156&page=1#Post98156 This was initially intended as fun, but took on a life of its own. Each forum had a posting that allowed people to make nominations, I can't control what people do, and/or don't do. This did receive the "blessings" of many associated with usawks, with many of them, and each moderator being invited to participate. Not all did, but most did (the moderators) along with various others. I would suggest that the time for individuals to take action, if they have a concern of being slighted, or not given the recognition, should have been before the fact, as opposed to after the fact. Again, links and information was posted on all forums some time ago. I have done everything possible to make this as fair as possible, I would suggest that if you want to have fun, feel slighted or whatever, then simply start something up of your own. Between the High School, Youth, and Other Forums, there was a lot of discussion on this with each person being nominated placed in the vote count of the 13 judges. To imply that myself or anyone else is "cheating" or trying to get something out of this is sadly mistaken. I can tell you, that several, including myself, did not vote where either I or my son was mentioned, I can name others there but will assure you that at least 3 other judges did the same thing. I personally give the Kansas wrestling community more respect than that. Lastly again to clarify, "Is this official?" the orignal post made it clear it was not an "official" USAWKS thing, it was done in fun, but many have enjoyed its progress. I would say, it is the Official, Unoffical list 
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Just my opinion and I could never figure out how to nominate through the link, but for Kids wrestler of the year you have to start with (in no order), Ryne Cokeley, Daniel Deshazer, Reece Conklin, Zac Gentzler, Jarin Brown, Austin and Cullen Hood, Peston Weigel, Hunter Haralson. I might be forgetting some but the list should start there. These are the kids that are proven both in KS and nationally several times over. JMO
Is this an actual award from USAWKS? It was originally posted as a way to have some fun, now it's being heralded as USAWKS awards.
24/7 (Mike Pursel) Mike, I don't see one thing in my post about cheating or anything even close. I simply pointed out some kids that are extremely proven inside and outside the state of KS and the fact that this is being presented as some official USAWKS award system. No hard feelings, I was just stating my opinion. This can go on in whatever format you wish, it is not something that is worth fighting about. I also stated that I tried to get on an "vote" but could not figure it out. I realize that is my problem not yours but this might have been the case with many others as well as shown by the lack of nominations in this area. Again I was simply stating an opinion. It is not worth an email war to me. So I am done on this topic after this post. Thank you for your interest in Kansas wrestling, agree with me or not I was just trying to add some merit to the kids listed. I believe there were only 3-4 kid from Kansas that placed or won at USA nationals in all three styles...Ryne Cokeley, Austin and Cullen Hood and possibly Zac Gentzler. It seems that Cokeley is just having some sarcastic fun, I don't see him accusing you of cheating either. Mike Pursel (I am on at home using my son's logon)
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Mike, we are working on figuring a way to get these kids in, another one of the judges helped with this, Eric Johnson, I have sent this to each of the judges and if they approve I am fine with making the change, I honestly don't think there will be a problem. I know you and Will well enough that if you would have an issue you would say something to me directly, I was simply making the comment, maybe not in the best of words, that I knew others may think that, which was somewhat obvious after the one negative comment was made towards myself by another poster. While I am certainly open to the negativity, I would encourage that to take place off line as a public forum, especially on a kids forum, is not the place to enter into those kinds of contest. Of course I am also willing ot pass all of this along to someone else if they want to do it and can do a better job, just volunteer.
Believe me, I am willing to do what is nessecary, especially in the kids division to help make sure the kids get the recognition they deserve, even if it is for fun. Any suggestions or any other nominations let me know asap so I can get the information to the judges.
Here is what I just sent to all of the judges,
Judges, In our efforts to make the Pete's as meaningful as possible, it has been brought to my attention that there is one category of the Pete's that has been somewhat overlooked. The category for USAWKS Kids wrestler of the year. In order to have a more complete list of finalists, please consider the following nominations and re-vote from the complete list for the top four kids in this category. The other categories represented a comprehensive list of finalists. It seems that this one did not include some of the best kids wrestlers in Kansas.
The new nominations are:
Daniel Deshazer - KS Kids State Champion Ryne Cokeley - USAW National Folkstyle Champion Bo Pursel - KS Kids State Champion Cullen Hood - USAW National Folkstyle Champion Reece Conklin - KS Kids State Champion Hunter Haralson - KS Kids State Champion Zac Gentzler - KS Kids State Champion Ryan Garret Josh Grant Treastors
Would also say thanks to all of the judges who have helped out, anyone wanting to know who they are is welcome to email me and I'll send you a list.
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After judges confired changes were made on the kids ballots, please note changes and this has been sent to all of the judges.
Final Nominations as of Thursday March 1, 12:00 PM
Please note, we have 13 judges across the state which is a part of the nomination and final selection process. Of the 13 judges volunteering to take part in this process, 11 contributed to the final selection of nominees listed below. All 13 will be invited and encouraged to vote for the winner in each category, it should be noted however, judges at their discretion may choose to not vote in a particular category as a result of conflict of interest, (i.e. being nominated in that category), or little knowledge about the category. I am encouraging appropriate positive discussion on each of the nominees to help the judges with the final decision. Judges will be expected to contact me via private message or email with their votes. Each judge should vote for the top three in each category. Judges at their discretion can vote for less than the top 3 in a particular category if they choose. All ballots must be in to me no later than midnight March 3, (Saturday) no ballots will be accepted after that time. Judges will be notified via this post and personal messages via this forum. Please vote for your top 3 in each category by placing the number of your vote beside their name, for example:
Smith - 2 Jones Wilson - 1 Frank – 3
Note that a 1 designates your top choice, 2, second, 3 – third.
Thanks to all of those taking part, and remember this is for the calendar year 2006 only. Certificates will be made to award appropriate winners in each category.
FINALISTS NOMINATIONS FOR THE PETES
Best Female Kids Wrestler of the Year Darian Gonzalez
Best Forum Group of the Year High School Kids Folkstyle Officials College Forum
Most Controversial Post of the Year 189 finals opinion poll any of Gutwrench's Salyer's corrections Is this gutwrench1 biography? (guess it was Tony Purler)
The Most Fun Post of the Year R.A.O.S. Kansas Wrestling fantasy football Don't laugh at this Nameless feller Gutwrench promising to leave the forum if Hurla wins his Metro Classic match and the team came within 10 points of Mo.
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 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 - 24 Aaron Sweazy Returns to the Mat at Ft. Hays Open 3, 3, 3, 3 -12 Furches v. Cox (Kid's State finals) 2, 2, 2, 2, 3 - 11 Sutton-Kearn Strawn II (State finals) 3, 4, 1, 2, - 10
Best New Member of the Year Ricky Bobby
Best New Kids Wrestler of the Year Cale Blazy Carroll Jr. Wrestling Grant Treaster
Best High School Wrestler of the Year Tyler Caldwell Romero Cotton Scott Elliott Neil Erisman
Best Freestyle Wrestler of the Year CJ Napier Romero Cotton Atticus Disney Nathan Furches
Best Greco Wrestler of the Year Nathan Furches Romero Cotton Atticus Disney Larry Perez
Best All Round HS Wrestler of the Year Romero Cotton Nathan Furches Atticus Disney Steve Andrus
Best Moderator of the Year USAWKS, Randy Hinderliter Richard Salyer Mike Furches All High School Ones
Best Post Topic of the Year Stay Positive, Kids Forum Southern Plains requirement Gutwrench’s strategy for success at State The mindset and tactics of a champion by Ken Chertow
Best Collegiate Wrestler of the Year Cody Garcia Curtis Chenoweth Joe Johnston Shawn Bunch
Best Sr level wrestler of the Year Eric Akin Zach Roberson Daniel Cormier
Best Kids Wrestler of the Year Daniel DeShazer Cullen Hood Ryne Cokeley Bo Pursel
Best HS Tournament of the Year Basehor-Linwood Newton KC CK Classic Tournament Garden City Invitational/ Rocky Welton Invitational
Best Kids Tournament of the Year (note here as there was a tie for the 4th place so both tournaments are included in the final ballot) 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 Salyer’s reporting of results
Freshman HS Wrestler of the Year Tyler Caldwell Bo Beard Nathan Furches Trent Cox
The USAWKS Lifetime Achievement Award Greg Grater Skip Harrington Randy Hinderliter Mike Juby
The USAWKS Kids Coach of the Year Kramers from Goddard Charlie Knox Ed Edison NW Jr Grizzlies Sean McCarthy STA
The USAWKS HS Coaching Staff of the Year Bishop Carroll Andale - for 2006 State St. Thomas Aquinas Goddard
The USAWKS Official of the Year Kenny Taylor Jr. Terry Hilton Mark Anderson Nigel Isom
The USAWKS Fan of the Year Aaron Sweazy Richard Salyer Mike Furches Jenni Edison
Most Improved HS Team Lawrence High Andover Central High School Blue Valley Northwest Gardner Edgerton
The USAWKS Female Wrestler of the Year (Note there was a tie for the 4th nomination so both were included) Randi Beltz Beth Johnson Morgen Ottesson Emma Mercer Danette Ohara
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 Brett Kramer's Web Page
The USAWKS Person of the Year Aaron Sweazy Leanna Grater Mike Furches Mike Juby
The USAWKS School of the Year Turner Bishop Carroll Saint Thomas Aquanis Goddard
The USAWKS Wrestler of the Year Romero Cotton Nathan Furches Tristen DeShazer Aldon Isenberg
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