The Hall of Fame

Supporting materials for applications*:

• A martial arts resume, including a description of her contributions to the martial arts (2 pages maximum).
• A brief martial arts biography (150 words maximum).
• Documentation of duration of training, which may include:
• A copy of an early promotion certificate; or,
• An official form or letter documenting the beginning of training; or,
• A formal letter from an instructor or peer confirming 30-plus years of training.
• Two letters of support from colleagues (each one page maximum).
  
• Two current photos (in jpeg format): one head shot and one action photo in full uniform.
• A photo from 30 or more years ago, in uniform if possible (preferably in jpeg format).

Upon application approval, a $200 fee will be required. The fee covers induction into the Hall of Fame, a beautiful plaque, and the Hall of Fame Banquet.

Applicants must be current members (Join AWMAI), register and attend the next AWMAI Conference to be honored. AWMAI Hall of Fame Inductees receive a discount for all future AWMAI, Pacific Association of Women Martial Artists (PAWMA), and National Women's Martial Arts Federation (NWMAF) conferences, camps, and special trainings.

Applications must be received by December 31 for presentation at the following year's Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

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