MWOA Awards - Gold Whistle

     In 2006 the MWOA established the "Gold Whistle Award" to recoginze an official who throughout their career has continuously achieved an extraordinary level of success.

     The recipient must meet the following criteria:
        At least 25 years as a member in good standing.
        Consistently rated as one of the top 10 officials of the MWOA.
        Consistently officiated the championship series of State High School wrestling (includes MPSSAA Championships and/or Independent Schools State Championships).
        The recipient should also be a member who has a history of extraordinary service to the MWOA either as a board member or committee member.

2006	Bob Newton
2010	Walt Reed