Carmen's Corner
 

Carmen Williamson recently celebrated 50 years as an Amateur Boxing Official...Congratulations Carmen!

 

 

Important Information

Scholarship applications are being accepted from male & female boxers

Amateur boxing's Golden Gloves officials eligible for "Master Official" status are being utilized

PLAN YOUR RESUME' ! for future opportunities in boxing (see Carmen for details)

NOGGOA is always looking for new ideas that will improve our sport, please send them to Carmen

 

NOGGOA History

1971 an idea was born by John Holaus & Carmen Williamson

Named "NOGGOA" by Harry Davis of Minnesota from an Indian word meaning "Judge"

The mission of NOGGOA is to "Educate and improve the Skills of Golden Gloves Officials"

1973 NOGGOA became an Non-Profit 501 (C) 3 organization

1975 initiated the Awards for Excellence

1980 initiated Scholarship Awards and Fundraisers*

1985 initiated the NOGGOA Hall of Fame Award

Recognition of successful accomplishments of Officials during Golden Gloves competitions

 

 

 

Photos & Captions by Carmen Williamson

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NOGGOA 2003 Hall of Fame inductee Lester Hebert, AIBA referee and judge, with wife Gretchen, Golden Gloves admisnistrative staff coordinator.

Steve Whitt is congratulated by fellow Golden Gloves coaches as the 2003 Golden Gloves Hall of Fame inductee.

Longtime franchise holder Mr Harry Miller (center) spoke to the audience at the National Golden Gloves Award Dinner.

The National Golden Gloves Hall of Fame franchise holders and administration offices pose with Mr Harry Miller.

Duane Bobick, former heavyweight, amateur and pro boxer, returns to play an active role with the Golden Gloves.

Carmen Williamson and Gary Richards writer for Michigan Amateur Boxing enjoy a laugh at the National Golden Gloves Tournament, Las Vegas, 2003

Mark Phillips (left) Referee VP and Joyce Spraker, enjoy luch with Golden Glove legend Stan Hamilton.

Steve Whitt is joined by franchise holder Ray Rodgers as he inducted into the National Golden Gloves Hall of Fame for 2003.

National Golden Gloves, Executive Director, Jim Beasly applauds awards honorees at the banquet. The event was the Orleans Hotel, Las Vegas, NV