Bob Feldmeier Sr.
Bob Feldmeier Sr. is the CEO of Feldmeier Equipment in Syracuse, NY, was the founder of LiveSportsVideo, and was also a wrestler for Princeton University. Feldmeier was honored for the considerable amount of resources that he has dedicated to the NWCA's Program Entrenchment efforts and for the tremendous work he has done in the promotion of wrestling.
Along with Feldmeier's direct efforts to support wrestling, his company LiveSportsVideo has provided coverage of some the biggest events in wrestling including: The NWCA/Cliff Keen National Duals, The Midlands, The Beast of the East, and the U.S. World Teams Trials. In addition to wrestling, LSV delivers over 10,000 live and archived events a year in a wide variety of sports.
Mark Mestemacher
Mark Mestemacher has dedicated countless hours to growing youth wrestling in southern Illinois and Greater St. Louis regions. Mestemacher recently funded the development of a 23,000 square foot facility in the Edwardsville School District that will be used exclusively to help young aspiring wrestlers in southern Illinois pursue their wrestling dreams. Mestemacher has also been a very generous contributor to the NWCA College Coaches Academy.
Arno Neimand
Arno Neimand is the CEO of BodyBar and a former Cornell Wrestler. Neimand is being honored for the immense dedication that he has shown in the promotion of women's wrestling across the United States.
Irv Naylor
Irv Naylor is the CEO of SnowTime Inc. and a tireless supporter of various NWCA Coaching Development and Program Entrenchment initiatives. Naylor has also been very generous in his support of international wrestling through USA Wrestling.
"On behalf of the NWCA, I would like to extend my deepest thanks and appreciation to all of this year's Meritorious Award recipients. They all have made a significant mark on the sport and their contributions have done immeasurable good for the wrestling community," NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer said.
The National Wrestling Coaches Association, established in 1928, is a professional organization dedicated to serve and provide leadership for the advancement of all levels of the sport of wrestling with primary emphasis on scholastic and collegiate programs. The membership embraces all people interested in amateur wrestling.
The NWCA, through its organizational structure, promotes communication, recognizes achievement, recommends rules and regulations, sponsors events, and serves as an educational and informational source. Additionally, the NWCA strives to foster the sportsmanship and integrity that are the cornerstones of athletic competition.
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