2025 Gala Awards Nomination Forms
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Purpose: To honor an individual who has exemplified the spirit of sports diplomacy by using wrestling as a tool to foster international understanding, cross-cultural engagement, and peace-building.
Eligibility: Open to wrestlers, coaches, administrators, or advocates at the local, national, or international level who have significantly contributed to sports diplomacy through wrestling.
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Purpose: To honor an individual whose outstanding volunteer contributions have significantly advanced the mission of Wrestling for Peace, demonstrating dedication, compassion, and impact through service.
Eligibility: Open to any individual who has served in volunteer capacity for wrestling—locally or internationally.
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Purpose: To recognize a coach who exemplifies the mission of Wrestling for Peace by developing athletes of character, promoting global citizenship, and using wrestling as a tool for unity and empowerment.
Eligibility: Open to wrestling coaches at all levels (youth, amateur, or elite) who actively promote W4P’s values and demonstrate a global impact through coaching.
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Purpose: To recognize a key international partner—organization, institution, or program—that has significantly contributed to Wrestling for Peace (W4P)'s mission through meaningful support, collaboration, and global partnership.
Eligibility: Open to international organizations, institutions, or programs that have collaborated with W4P in a meaningful and impactful way to advance its mission globally.
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Purpose: To recognize a local wrestling club or community organization that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to Wrestling for Peace’s (W4P) mission—to utilize wrestling and sports diplomacy to foster people-to-people engagement, empower individuals and groups, and build community globally.
Eligibility: Open to grassroots wrestling clubs, community-based organizations, or nonprofit initiatives that have used wrestling as a medium to advance W4P’s mission in meaningful and measurable ways.
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Purpose: This is award is to honor a wrestler who exemplifies the core values of Wrestling for Peace (W4P) by using their platform to promote peace, unity, and cross-cultural understanding—on and off the mat.
Eligibility: Open to wrestlers at any level—youth, amateur, or professional—who have made a meaningful contribution to peace-building and cross-cultural engagement through wrestling.