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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