Greatmats Accepting Nominations for National Striking Martial Arts Instructor of the Year Award

MILLTOWN, Wis., September 29, 2019 (Newswire.com) - Want to honor a martial arts instructor for his/her outstanding achievements, unique style or humanitarian efforts? Then nominate him/her for the 2019 National Striking Martial Arts Instructor of the Year Award, sponsored by Greatmats. This includes but is not limited to those teaching Karate, Taekwondo, Boxing, Muay Thai, Kung Fu, Capoeira and Krav Maga. The award, part of the 5th annual Greatmats National Award Series, is designed to recognize martial arts instructors who have made a difference in the lives of their students and community through the virtues of service, integrity and quality.

Learn more about Greatmats National Award Series.

How to Nominate

To nominate the instructor for this award, visit the contest page or email the following information to [email protected] before Nov. 1, 2019. Nominators will not be identified.

1. Instructor's Name
2. Name and Location of the Martial Arts Academy (Must be located in the USA)
3. A brief description of why you are nominating this instructor, including how he/she meets the criteria of high-level service, integrity and quality.
4. A photo and/or video of the Instructor

How the winner is chosen:

1. Voting will take place on the contest page from Nov. 14 through Nov. 28, 2019. The two martial arts instructors with the most votes will be named finalists.
2. Greatmats will judge the two finalists to determine the winner based on:
   1. Demonstration of Service/Community Impact
   2. Demonstration of Integrity
   3. Demonstration of Quality

Grand Prize

1. $250 in Greatmats Products (or $150 Cash Option) for the Academy
2. Instructor/academy profile to be released with the announcement of the winner on Dec. 13, 2019.
3. National Martial Arts Instructor of the Year Certificate

More than 8,200 votes were cast in the first three years of the contest, which is part of the 5th Annual Greatmats National Award Series. New in 2019, the Striking and Grappling Arts Instructors are separated into their own individual categories. The Greatmats National Award Series is designed to recognize instructors, trainers and coaches who have made a positive difference in their communities and the lives of their students.

Source: Greatmats