Karen Sheperd:
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1997 Woman of the Year
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2003 Man of the Year
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2003 Honorary Award

Alex Gong: 2003 Honorary Award
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1997 Woman of the Year

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2003 Man of the Year

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2003 Woman of the Year

Elisa Au:
2003 Competitor of the Year

Charles Mattera:
2003 Instructor of the Year

Mirko Filipovic:
2003 Full-Contact Fighter
of the Year

Bob Sapp:
2003 NHB Fighter
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Yang Jwing-Ming:
2003 Kung Fu Artist
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Mark Shuey Sr.:
2003 Weapons Instructor
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2003 Honorary Award

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