London: The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) and World Mixed Martial Arts Association (WMMAA) announced the return of the Amateur MMA Awards to Bahrain.
The 2nd annual ceremony will take place on Thursday 14 November during the 2019 IMMAF | WMMAA Unified World Championships in Manama.
The prestigious occasion will celebrate the achievements over the past year of amateur mixed martial artists, National Federations and those working to develop MMA as a globally recognised sport of excellence.
The invitation only, black-tie awards dinner is exclusively for IMMAF delegates, National Federation presidents, award nominees and special guests.
Awards fall into three categories – those up for Member Vote, IMMAF / Partner Awards and those open for Public Vote. Information is to follow on how MMA fans can cast their vote for the ‘Green Hill Performance of the Year’ and ‘SAFEJAWZ Golden Mouthguard’ awards using social media. Nominees for Member Vote Awards are to be announced shortly.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Block A – Member Vote
To be voted on by IMMAF-WMMAA members in attendance at the 2018 World Championships during registration. Each nation will have ONE vote.
Best Female Athlete
Best Male Athlete
Best Junior Athlete of the Year
National Team of the Year
Block B – IMMAF / IMMAF Partner Awards
As elected by IMMAF and its committees, except where marked.
Official of the Year
Cutperson of the Year
Host Federation of the Year
Most Proactive Federation in Coach Education and Training
Most Proactive Federation in Implementing the “Technical Progression Scheme”
MyNextMatch Award of Excellence
Block C – Public vote via Social Media
Green Hill Performance of the Year (for best performance in a single bout)
SafeJawz Golden Mouthguard Award
