This is a summary by year of Best Lifters at Past USAWA National Championships.
| 2023 Best Lifter |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Abe Smith |
Beth Skwarecki |
| Senior |
Travi Luther |
none |
| Master |
Abe Smith |
Beth Skwarecki |
| Junior |
Everett Todd |
Phoebe Todd |
| 2022 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Denny Habecker |
Beth Skwarecki |
| Senior |
none |
none |
| Master |
Denny Habecker |
Beth Skwarecki |
| Junior |
Aiden Habecker |
Daphne Lansdown |
| 2021 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Abe Smith |
Beth Skwarecki |
| Senior |
Abe Smith |
none |
| Master |
Randy Smith |
Beth Skwarecki |
| Junior |
Leroy Todd |
Phoebe Todd |
2020 No National Championship was held due to the Covid-19 pandemic
| 2019 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Al Myers |
none |
| Senior |
Chris Lestan |
none |
| Master |
Al Myers |
none |
| Junior |
Eric Lestan |
none |
| 2018 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Al Myers |
none |
| Senior |
Joe Ciavattone Jr. |
none |
| Master |
Al Myers |
none |
| Junior |
none |
none |
| 2017 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Al Myers |
Susan Sees |
| Senior |
Cody Lokken |
none |
| Master |
Al Myers |
Susan Sees |
| Junior |
Jackson LaPointe |
none |
| 2016 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Joe Ciavattone, Jr. |
Cassie Morrison |
| Senior |
Joe Ciavattone, Jr. |
Cassie Morrison |
| Master |
James Fuller |
Susan Sees |
| Junior |
James Morrison |
None |
| 2015 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Randy Smith |
Susan Sees |
| Senior |
Frankie Ciavattone |
None |
| Master |
Randy Smith |
Susan Sees |
| Junior |
Matt Hancock |
None |
| 2014 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Chad Ullom |
None |
| Senior |
Eric Todd |
None |
| Master |
Chad Ullom |
None |
| Junior |
Logan Kressly |
None |
| 2013 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Al Myers |
Molly Myers |
| Senior |
Joe Ciavattone Jr. |
None |
| Master |
Al Myers |
Susan Sees |
| Junior |
None |
Molly Myers |
| 2012 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Al Myers |
Susan Sees |
| Senior |
None |
None |
| Master |
Al Myers |
Susan Sees |
| Junior |
None |
None |
| 2011 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Larry Traub |
Amber Glasgow |
| Open |
Eric Todd |
Amber Glasgow |
| Master |
Larry Traub |
Susan Sees |
| Junior |
Sammy Ibrahim |
None |
| 2010 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Al Myers |
None |
| Open |
Chad Ullom |
None |
| Master |
Al Myers |
None |
| Junior |
Kohl Hess |
None |
| 2009 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Al Myers |
None |
| Open |
Al Myers |
None |
| Master |
Al Myers |
None |
| Junior |
None |
None |
| 2008 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Al Myers |
None |
| Open |
Al Myers |
None |
| Master |
Al Myers |
None |
| Junior |
None |
None |
| 2007 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Ed Schock |
Elizabeth Monk |
| Open |
Al Myers |
None |
| Master |
Ed Schock |
None |
| Junior |
James Gilligan |
Elizabeth Monk |
| 2006 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Al Myers |
Amorkor Ollennuking |
| Open |
Al Myers |
Amorkor Ollennuking |
| Master |
Joe Garcia |
Amorkor Ollennuking |
| Junior |
Ian Reel |
Stephanie Beemer |
| 2005 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Mike McBride |
None |
| Open |
Mike McBride |
None |
| Master |
Randy Smith |
None |
| Junior |
Ian Reel |
None |
| 2004 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Ed Schock |
Pam Maciolek |
| Open |
Ed Schock |
Pam Maciolek |
| Master |
Ed Schock |
Pam Maciolek |
| Junior |
Cale DeMille |
None |
| 2003 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Bob Hirsh |
Rita Hall |
| Open |
Bill Spayd |
Rita Hall |
| Master |
Bob Hirsh |
Rita Hall |
| Junior |
Joshua Monk |
None |
| 2002 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Bill DiCioccio, Sr. |
Noi Phumchaona |
| Open |
John Monk |
Noi Phumchaona |
| Master |
Bill DiCioccio, Sr. |
Noi Phumchaona |
| Junior |
Joe Hunter |
None |
| 2001 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
John Monk |
Amorkor Ollennuking |
| Open |
John Monk |
Amorkor Ollennuking |
| Master |
Joe Garcia |
Noi Phumchaona |
| Junior |
Abe Smith |
None |
| 2000 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Ed Schock |
Su. J. Mason |
| Open |
Ed Schock |
Su. J. Mason |
| Master |
Ed Schock |
Noi Phumchaona |
| Junior |
Jim Loewer |
None |
| 1999 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Denny Habecker |
Noi Phumchaona |
| Open |
Denny Habecker |
Noi Phumchaona |
| Master |
Denny Habecker |
Noi Phumchaona |
| Junior |
Jeff Ciavattone |
None |
| 1998 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Joe Ciavattone |
Noi Phumchaona |
| Open |
Joe Ciavattone |
Noi Phumchaona |
| Master |
Frank Ciavattone |
Noi Phumchaona |
| Junior |
Jeff Ciavattone |
Domenique Ciavattone |
| 1997 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Jim Malloy |
Noi Phumchaona |
| Open |
Bob Hirsh |
Noi Phumchaona |
| Master |
Jim Malloy |
Noi Phumchaona |
| Junior |
Jonathan Anderson |
Emily Gordon |
| 1996 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Bob Hirsh |
Cara Ciavattone |
| Open |
Bob Hirsh |
Cara Ciavattone |
| Master |
Bob Hirsh |
Noi Phumchaona |
| Junior |
Jeff Ciavattone |
Holly Ciavattone |
| 1995 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Art Montini |
Kerry Clark |
| Open |
Art Montini |
Kerry Clark |
| Master |
Art Montini |
Noi Phumchaona |
| Junior |
Adam Geib |
None |
| 1994 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Bob Hirsh |
Jacqueline Simonsen |
| Open |
Bob Hirsh |
Jacqueline Simonsen |
| Master |
Jim Malloy |
Noi Phumchaona |
| Junior |
Robbie McKean |
None |
| 1993 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Art Montini |
Jacqueline Caron |
| Open |
Bill DiCioccio, Jr. |
Jacqueline Caron |
| Master |
Art Montini |
Noi Phumchaona |
| Junior |
Rocky Montini |
None |
| 1992 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Art Montini |
Jacqueline Caron |
| Open |
Roger Lynch |
Jacqueline Caron |
| Master |
Art Montini |
Noi Phumchaona |
| Junior |
Rocky Montini |
None |
| 1991 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Art Montini |
Jeanne Burchett |
| Open |
Steve Schmidt |
Jeanne Burchett |
| Master |
Art Montini |
Jeanne Burchett |
| Junior |
Robbie McKean |
None |
| 1990 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Barry Bryan |
Jeanne Burchett |
| Open |
Barry Bryan |
Jeanne Burchett |
| Master |
Art Montini |
Jeanne Burchett |
| Junior |
Robbie McKean |
None |
| 1989 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Steve Schmidt |
Cindy Garcia |
| Open |
Steve Schmidt |
Cindy Garcia |
| Master |
Art Montini |
Noi Phumchaona |
| Junior |
Frank Shuba, Jr. |
None |
| 1988 Best Lifters |
Men |
Women |
| Overall |
Steve Schmidt |
None |
| Open |
Steve Schmidt |
None |
| Master |
Art Montini |
None |
| Junior |
Casey Clark |
None |
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This is a summary by year of the dates and locations of past USAWA National Championships.
2021 June 19th, Abilene, Kansas
2020 No Nationals Held
2019 June 22nd, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
2018 June 23rd, Cocoa Beach, Florida
2017 June 24th-25th, Cleveland, Ohio
2016 June 25th, Norwood, Massachusetts
2015 June 20th, York, Pennsylvania
2014 June 21st, Macomb, Illinois
2013 June 29th & 30th, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
2012 June 30th, Las Vegas, Nevada
2011 June 25th, Kirksville, Missouri
2010 June 26-27th, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
2009 June 20th, Abilene, Kansas
2008 August 3rd, Columbus Ohio
2007 July 7th, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
2006 June 17th, Salina, Kansas
2005 June 25-26th, Youngstown, Ohio
2004 June 5-6th, Lansdale, Pennsylvania
2003 June 7-8th, Youngstown, Ohio
2002 June 29-30th, Ambridge, Pennsylvania
2001 June 23-24th, Columbia, Missouri
2000 July 1-2nd, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
1999 June 26-27th, Ambridge, Pennsylvania
1998 July 25-26th, Mansfield, Massachusetts
1997 June 14-15th, Columbia, Missouri
1996 June 22-23rd, Mansfield, Massachusetts
1995 June 3-4th, Columbia, Missouri
1994 June 4-5th, East Lake, Ohio
1993 May 22-23rd, Middletown, Pennsylvania
1992 May 30-31st, Walpole, Massachusetts
1991 July 13-14th, Ambridge, Pennsylvania
1990 July 15-16th, Akron, Ohio
1989 June 24-25th, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
1988 July 9-10th, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
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This is a summary by year of meet promoters of Past USAWA National Championships.
2021 Al Myers
2020 No Nationals Held
2019 Denny Habecker
2018 Al Myers
2017 Bob Geib & Scott Schmidt
2016 Frank Ciavattone
2015 Denny Habecker
2014 Tim Piper
2013 Denny Habecker
2012 Al Myers & USAWA Executive Board
2011 Thom Van Vleck
2010 Denny and Judy Habecker
2009 Al Myers
2008 Dennis Mitchell and Megan DeFourny
2007 Denny Habecker
2006 Al Myers
2005 Dick Hartzell and Carl LaRosa
2004 John Vernacchio
2003 Dick Hartzell and Carl LaRosa
2002 Art Montini and John McKean
2001 Bill Clark and Joe Garcia
2000 Denny Habecker
1999 Art Montini and John McKean
1998 Frank Ciavattone
1997 Bill Clark and Joe Garcia
1996 Frank Ciavattone
1995 Bill Clark and Joe Garcia
1994 Howard Prechtel
1993 Paul Montini and Paul Healey
1992 Bob Moore and Roger Lynch
1991 Art Montini and John McKean
1990 Attilo Alachio
1989 John Vernacchio
1988 John Vernacchio
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This is a summary by year of the lifts contested at past USAWA National Championships.
Number of Lifts Performed at Past National Championships
2021 – 5 (Curl-Cheat, Snatch-One Arm, Clean and Press-Heels Together, Deadlift-Fulton Bar, Ciavattone Grip, Deadlift-One Arm)
2020 – No Nationals Held
2019 – 6 (Curl-Cheat Reverse Grip, Deadlift-No Thumbs Overhand Grip, Clean and Jerk-One Arm, Snatch-From Hang, Pullover and Push, Continental to Belt)
2018 – 5 (Curl – Cheat, Snatch – One Arm, Pullover and Press, Deadlift – One Arm, Zercher Lift)
2017 – 7 (DAY 1 Vertical Bar Deadlift – 1Bar 2″ One Hand, Clean and Push Press, Bentover Row, Deadlift – 2 Dumbbells DAY 2 Clean and Jerk – One Arm, Pullover and Push, Jefferson Lift)
2016 – 6 (Continental Snatch, Curl-Cheat, Clean and Press – Heels Together, Pullover and Press, Deadlift – Ciavattone Grip, One Arm, Deadlift – Trap Bar)
2015 – 6 (Snatch-One Arm, Curl-Cheat, Reverse Grip, Deadlift-One Arm, Pullover and Push, Deadlift-Ciavattone Grip, Zercher Lift)
2014 – 6 (Crucifix, Snatch-One Arm, Clean and Push Press, Jefferson Lift-Fulton Bar, Curl-Cheat, Zercher Lift)
2013 – 7 (DAY 1:Deadlift-One Arm, Clean&Press-12″ Base, Pullover-Straight Arm, Continental to Belt, DAY 2: Snatch-One Arm, Pullover and Push, Deadlift-Ciavattone Grip)
2012 – 5 (Clean&Jerk-One Arm, Curl-Cheat, Reverse Grip, Pullover and Press, Hack Lift-One Arm, Jefferson Lift)
2011 – 6 (Snatch-One Arm, Dumbbell, Curl-Cheat, Pullover and Push, Continental to Belt-Fulton Bar, Deadlift-12″ Base, Zercher Lift)
2010 – 8 (DAY 1: Vertical Bar Deadlift-1 Bar, 2″, Pullover and Push, Clean and Jerk-One Arm, Trap Bar Deadlift DAY 2: Snatch-From Hang, Deadlift-One Arm, Clean and Press, Zercher Lift)
2009 – 6 (Snatch-One Arm, Cheat Curl, Clean and Jerk-Fulton Bar, Pullover and Press, Deadlift-2 Bars, Backlift)
2008 – 5
2007 – 6
2006 – 6
2005 – 9
2004 – 7
2003 – 8
2002 – 7
2001 – 7
2000 – 8
1999 – 7
1998 – 8
1997 – 8
1996 – 8
1995 – 9
1994 – 7
1993 – 6
1992 – 9
1991 – 10
1990 – 10
1989 – 10
1988 – 8
Lifts Most Contested at Past National Championships
1. Zercher Lift (17 times)- 2018, 2015, 2014, 2011, 2010, 2008, 2003, 2000, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988
2. Deadlift – One Arm (17 times) – 2021, 2018, 2015, 2013, 2010, 2008, 2007, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988
3. Pullover and Push (14 times) – 2019, 2017, 2015, 2013, 2011, 2010, 2008, 2007, 1997, 1995, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989
4. Snatch – One Arm (13 times) – 2021, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2009, 2006, 2003, 2001, 2000, 1994, 1990, 1989
5. Clean and Press – Heels Together (13 times) – 2021,2016, 2007, 2006, 2003, 2001, 2000, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1990, 1989, 1988
6. Curl – Cheat (11 times) – 2021, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2011, 2009, 2005, 2004, 2003, 1998, 1994
7. Hip Lift (10 times) – 2008, 2002, 1999, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1989, 1988
8. Neck Lift (10 times) – 2005, 2000, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989
9. Clean and Jerk – One Arm (9 times) – 2019, 2017, 2012, 2010, 2008, 2005, 2004, 2002, 1994
10. Steinborn Lift (9 times) – 2006, 2002, 2001, 1999, 1997, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
11. Bench Press – Feet In Air (8 times) – 2006, 2005, 2004, 1998, 1995, 1990, 1989, 1988
12. Hand and Thigh Lift (8 times) – 2001, 1997, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1988
13. Pullover and Press (6 times) – 2018, 2016, 2012, 2009, 1998, 1996
14. Hack Lift – One Arm (6 times) – 2012, 2005, 2004, 2002, 2001, 1994
15. Clean and Push Press (5 times) – 2017, 2014, 1999, 1994, 1993
16. Jefferson Lift (5 times) – 2017, 2012, 1994, 1993, 1992
17. Deadlift – Ciavattone Grip (5 times) – 2015, 2013, 1999, 1997, 1996
18. Vertical Bar Deadlift – 1 bar, 2″, 1 hand (4 times) – 2017, 2010, 2005, 2004
19. Deadlift – Trap Bar (4 times)- 2016, 2010, 2004, 2002
20. Continental Snatch (4 times) – 2016, 1998, 1992, 1991
21. Curl – Cheat, Reverse Grip (3 times) – 2019, 2015, 2012
22. Continental to Belt (3 times) – 2019, 2013, 2004
23. Deadlift – Stiff Legged (3 times) – 2007, 2003, 2002
24. Hack Lift (3 times) – 2003, 2000, 1991
25. Continental to Chest (3 times) – 1996, 1990, 1989
26. Squat – Front (3 times) – 1990, 1989, 1988
27. Snatch – From Hang (2 times)- 2019, 2010
28. Deadlift – One Arm, Ciavattone Grip (2 times) – 2016, 2000
29. Pullover – Straight Arm (2 times) – 2013, 2004
30. Deadlift – 12″ base (2 times) – 2011, 2006
31. Deadlift – 2 Bars (2 times) – 2009, 2001
32. Arthur Lift (2 times) – 2007, 1991
33. Two Hands Anyhow (2 times) – 2005, 2001
34. Clean and Press – On Knees (2 times) – 1998, 1997
35. Deadlift – Fulton Bar, Ciavattone Grip (1 time) – 2021
36. Deadlift – No Thumbs, Overhand Grip (1 time) – 2019
37. Deadlift – 2 Dumbbells (1 time) – 2017
38. Bentover Row (1 time) – 2017
39. Jefferson Lift – Fulton Bar (1 time) – 2014
40. Crucifix (1 time) – 2014
41. Clean and Press – 12″ Base (1 time) – 2013
42. Snatch – Dumbbell, One Arm (1 time) – 2011
43. Continental to Chest – Fulton Bar (1 time) – 2011
44. Clean and Press (1 time) – 2010
45. Back Lift (1 time) – 2009
46. Clean and Jerk – Fulton Bar (1 time) – 2009
47. Harness Lift (1 time) – 2006
48. Deadlift – Fulton Bar (1 time) – 2005
49. French Press (1 time) – 2005
50. Clean and Seated Press (1 time) – 2005
51. Bench Press – Alternate Grip (1 time) – 2003
52. Vertical Bar Deadlift – 2 bars, 2″ (1 time) – 2003
53. Clean and Seated Press – Behind Neck (1 time) – 2002
54. Clean and Jerk – Behind Neck (1 time) – 2000
55. Swing – One Arm (1 time) – 1999
56. Continental to Chest and Jerk (1 time) – 1995
57. Deadlift – Heels Together (1 time) – 1995