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