Yearly Awards
by Al Myers
Every year since 2009, the USAWA gives out “Yearly Awards” to selected members of the USAWA for outstanding recognition. These awards are part of the USAWA Awards Program, funded by the organization. These awards are nominated and voted on by the membership. As with our tradition, these special awards are awarded during our National Championships, right after the meet. This year it was extra special as they were given out at York Barbell.
The past year’s winners:
NEWCOMER AWARD
Winner – Steve Santangelo
Runner Up – Jeff Ciavattone
COURAGE AWARD
Winner – Art Montini
Runner Up – Dick Durante
SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
Winner – Frank Ciavattone
Runner Up – Dave Glasgow
LEADERSHIP AWARD
Winner – Al Myers
Runner Up – Denny Habecker
ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
Winner – Chad Ullom
Runner Up – Eric Todd
CLUB OF THE YEAR
Winner – Frank’s Barbell Club
Runner Up – Ledaig Athletic Club