Congratulations to This Year’s Outstanding Nominees!

We are excited to announce the Top 5 Nominees in each category for the 2025 UFAF Awards! These individuals and schools have demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership, and inspiration within our UFAF community.

🏆 Instructor of the Year Nominees

Jordan D'Angelo
Kenneth Fjeld
Tina Mapes
Danny Sohmer
Lindy Woods

🏫 School of the Year Nominees

Gateway Martial Arts Academy – Kevin Hibbs
Giroux Bros Martial Arts – Steve Giroux
John Malone Karate Studio – John Malone
Meyerland Middle School – Chelsea Clark
Ocean Martial Arts – Mark Myers

🌟 Most Inspirational Nominees

Therese Andreassen
Ken Gallacher
Lisa Neumann
Andi Woods
Chip Wright

🏅 Winners will be announced Saturday evening, July 19th, during the UFAF Gala. Please join us in celebrating all of these outstanding nominees!

We hope to see you there as we honor those who continue to elevate and inspire our UFAF family.

With respect and excitement,
The UFAF Board of Directors

REMEMBER the Early Bird Discount Ends June 15th!

Join us at the Rio in Las Vegas, NV

July 17-20, 2025

ROOMS ARE FILLING QUICKLY AT OUR

NEW ITC Venue

The RIO HOTEL AND CASINO

There is NO GUARANTEE rooms will be available after June 15th!

Don’t Delay - Book Your Room Now!

Our room block is smaller this year and will probably fill up! After that, there is no guarantee that you will get our discounted rate!!

To reserve your room click HERE.

Not only is The Rio historical but EVERYTHING is fully remodeled! This iconic Vegas destination has been reborn. Critics and online reviewers agree, “The Rio Hotel in Las Vegas is BACK!”