About the IAWA
The International All Round Weightlifting Association (IAWA) is the organization that the USAWA is affiliated with internationally. The IAWA was formed in 1987, the same year as the USAWA. Two other countries have organized all round weightlifting associations that are represented in IAWA – the IAWA-UK and the ARWLWA. However, lifters from any country may participate in IAWA events internationally regardless of whether the country has an affiliated All Round Weightlifting organization. The IAWA is open to ANYONE Worldwide to compete in. Throughout the years IAWA has had over 25 countries represented at IAWA events! IAWA promotes three main competitions per year. These competitions are the World Championships, the Gold Cup, and the World Postal Championships. The IAWA is governed by an elected board of officers that represent members worldwide. Elections are for 4 year terms. The IAWA has a Technical Committee that oversees technical issues within the organization, such as new lift evaluations. Every year in conjunction with the IAWA World Championships an Annual General Meeting is held. At this meeting the major decisions are made for the upcoming year in IAWA, such as deciding on future meet sites and promoters for the IAWA major competitions.
CURRENT OFFICERS OF THE IAWA
IAWA PRESIDENT
Al Myers, United States
IAWA GENERAL TECHNICAL SECRETARY
Steve Gardner, England
IAWA VICE PRESIDENTS
Denny Habecker, United States
Chad Ullom, United States
Steve Andrews, England
Paul Barette, England
Peter Phillips, Australia
Robin Lukosius, Australia
Cliff Harvey, New Zealand
Jose Jara, Spain
IAWA RECORD REGISTRAR
Chris Bass, England
IAWA TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
Steve Gardner, England – Chairman
Denny Habecker, United States
Al Myers, United States
Steve Sherwood, England
Peter Phillips, Australia
John Mahon, Australia
WEBSITE FOR THE IAWA(UK) –
WEBSITE FOR THE ARWLWA –
UPCOMING IAWA MEET SCHEDULE
2023 IAWA World Postal Championships – Postal Meet – Promoter Al Myers
2023 IAWA World Championships – Perth, Australia – Promoter John Mahon & Peter Phillips
2023 IAWA Gold Cup – Eastbourne, England – Promoter Paul Barette
2024 IAWA World Postal Championships – Postal Meet, Promoter Al Myers
2024 IAWA World Championship- Eastbourne, England – Promoter Paul Barette
2024 IAWA Gold Cup – Boston, USA – Promoter Frank Ciavattone
IAWA PRESIDENTIAL MERIT AWARD
The IAWA Presidential Merit Award is the highest honor one can receive in the IAWA. It recognizes those that have made outstanding longterm contributions to the IAWA, and is awarded by the IAWA President.
Steve Andrews, England – Received Merit Award in 2018 by President Al Myers
Past IAWA President Steve Gardner (left) presenting the IAWA Merit Award to Steve Andrews (right)
Denny Habecker, United States – Received Merit Award in 2018 by President Al Myers
Denny Habecker (left) receiving the IAWA Merit Award from IAWA President Al Myers (right).
Frank Ciavattone, United States – Received Merit Award in 2014 by President Al Myers
Frank Ciavattone (right) receiving the IAWA Presidential Award of Merit from IAWA President Al Myers.
Frank Allen, England – Received Merit Award in 2014 by President Al Myers
Frank Allen (right) receiving the IAWA Presidential Award of Merit from Past IAWA President Steve Gardner (center) and IAWA President Al Myers (left).
Steve Gardner, England – Received Merit Award in 2012 by President Al Myers
IAWA President Al Myers (left) presenting IAWA Past President Steve Gardner (right) the IAWA Presidential Award of Merit.
Art Montini, United States – Received Merit Award in 2010 by President Steve Gardner
Art Montini (center picture) receiving the IAWA Presidential Award of Merit. To left is the 2010 IAWA World Championships Meet Promoter George Dick, and to the right is IAWA President Steve Gardner.