George Newlon served as meet referee for the US-USSR meet held at the University of California.  He was an early chair of Pacific Association Officials Committee.  His specialty was finish-line officiating.

Past Winners of The George Newlon Special Recognition Award — Track

1995................. Bob Mason

1996................. Ben Morjig

1997................. (no award)

1998................. Jerry Colman

1999................ Bobby Hughey

2000................ Dan Davidson

2001................ John Coie

2002................ Gerry Collet

2003................ Dick Iwamiya

2004................ Rick Urband

2005................ Joe Harper

2006................ Richard Cabral

2007................ Colin Campbell

2008................ Jeannie White