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Jim Melby Award
The Jim Melby Award recognizes excellence in professional journalism. It is named in honor of Jim Melby, a professional wrestling historian and journalist who set the highest standard within his profession.
Al Getz
Year: 2024
Award: Jim Melby Award
Location: Waterloo
Tom Burke
Year: 2023
Award: Jim Melby Award
Location: Waterloo
Dick Bourne
Year: 2022
Award: Jim Melby Award
Location: Waterloo
Mark James
Year: 2021
Award: Jim Melby Award
Location: Waterloo
Brian Shields
Year: 2019
Award: Jim Melby Award
Location: Waterloo
Koji Miyamoto
Year: 2018
Award: Jim Melby Award
Location: Waterloo
Scott Williams
Year: 2017
Award: Jim Melby Award
Location: Waterloo
Dave Meltzer
Year: 2016
Award: Jim Melby Award
Location: Waterloo
Wade Keller
Year: 2015
Award: Jim Melby Award
Location: Waterloo
Larry Matysik
Year: 2014
Award: Jim Melby Award
Location: Waterloo
George Napolitano
Year: 2013
Award: Jim Melby Award
Location: Waterloo
Bill Apter
Year: 2012
Award: Jim Melby Award
Location: Waterloo
Scott Teal
Year: 2011
Award: Jim Melby Award
Location: Waterloo
J. Michael Kenyon
Year: 2010
Award: Jim Melby Award
Location: Waterloo
Mike Mooneyham
Year: 2009
Award: Jim Melby Award
Location: Waterloo
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