2021 Yearly Awards
By Al Myers
Phoebe Todd was awarded the 2021 Newcomer Award at Nationals. She was presented the award by Chad Ullom.
Every year since I’ve been the USAWA Awards Director (2009) the USAWA has given out special awards recognizing individuals who the membership feels should receive “extra attention” for their contributions and efforts. These awards are entirely selected by the membership, with the nominations and voting done by the USAWA members. All I do is tally the votes and organize the ordering of the plaques. However, I also get to have the honor of presenting the awards, which is something that I really enjoy doing and makes the work I do all worthwhile. This year Chad Ullom helped me with the presentation.
Every year the Awards Presentation coincides with our banquet at the National Championships. This year it was done in the Dino Gym right after the meet awards were awarded. It was exciting to see some new lifters receive awards for their accomplishments. Everyone was so deserving of this recognition.
Listed below is this year’s winners. This information is stored on the website in the history archives. Again, congrats to all of the winners!!
2021 Award Winners
| WINNER | RUNNERUP | |
| Athlete of the Year | Johnny Strangeway | Elizabeth Zkwarecki |
| Leadership Award | Eric Todd | Denny Habecker |
| Sportsmanship Award | Lance Foster | Christopher Lestan |
| Courage Award | Frank Ciavattone | Bill Clark |
| Newcomer Award | Phoebe Todd | Leroy Todd |
| Club of the Year | Dino Gym | Franks Barbell Club |