This is a summary by year of Best Lifters at Past USAWA National Championships.
| 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 locations of past USAWA National Championships.
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.
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
2012 – 5
2011 – 6
2010 – 8
2009 – 6
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 Contested at Past National Championships
1. Zercher Lift (14 times)- 2011, 2010, 2008, 2003, 2000, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988
2. Deadlift – One Arm (13 times) – 2010, 2008, 2007, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988
3. Clean and Press – Heels Together (11 times) – 2007, 2006, 2003, 2001, 2000, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1990, 1989, 1988
4. Pullover and Push (10 times) – 2011, 2010, 2008, 2007, 1997, 1995, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989
5. Hip Lift (10 times) – 2008, 2002, 1999, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1989, 1988
6. Neck Lift (10 times) – 2005, 2000, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989
7. Steinborn Lift (9 times) – 2006, 2002, 2001, 1999, 1997, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
8. Snatch – One Arm (8 times) – 2009, 2006, 2003, 2001, 2000, 1994, 1990, 1989
9. Bench Press – Feet In Air (8 times) – 2006, 2005, 2004, 1998, 1995, 1990, 1989, 1988
10. Hand and Thigh Lift (8 times) – 2001, 1997, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1988
11. Clean and Jerk – One Arm (7 times) – 2012, 2010, 2008, 2005, 2004, 2002, 1994
12. Curl – Cheat (7 times) – 2011, 2009, 2005, 2004, 2003, 1998, 1994
13. Hack Lift – One Arm (6 times) – 2012, 2005, 2004, 2002, 2001, 1994
14. Pullover and Press (4 times) – 2012, 2009, 1998, 1996
15. Jefferson Lift (4 times) – 2012, 1994, 1993, 1992
16. Vertical Bar Deadlift – 1 bar, 2″, 1 hand (3 times) – 2010, 2005, 2004
17. Deadlift – Trap Bar (3 times)- 2010, 2004, 2002
18. Deadlift – Stiff Legged (3 times) – 2007, 2003, 2002
19. Hack Lift (3 times) – 2003, 2000, 1991
20. Deadlift – Ciavattone Grip (3 times) – 1999, 1997, 1996
21. Clean and Push Press (3 times) – 1999, 1994, 1993
22. Continental Snatch (3 times) – 1998, 1992, 1991
23. Continental to Chest (3 times) – 1996, 1990, 1989
24. Squat – Front (3 times) – 1990, 1989, 1988
25. Deadlift – 12″ base (2 times) – 2011, 2006
26. Deadlift – 2 Bars (2 times) – 2009, 2001
27. Arthur Lift (2 times) – 2007, 1991
28. Two Hands Anyhow (2 times) – 2005, 2001
29. Clean and Press – On Knees (2 times) – 1998, 1997
30. Curl – Cheat, Reverse Grip (1 time) – 2012
31. Snatch – Dumbbell, One Arm (1 time) – 2011
32. Continental to Chest – Fulton Bar (1 time) – 2011
33. Snatch – From Hang (1 time)- 2010
34. Clean and Press (1 time) – 2010
35. Back Lift (1 time) – 2009
36. Clean and Jerk – Fulton Bar (1 time) – 2009
37. Harness Lift (1 time) – 2006
38. Deadlift – Fulton Bar (1 time) – 2005
39. French Press (1 time) – 2005
40. Clean and Seated Press (1 time) – 2005
41. Continental to Belt (1 time) – 2004
42. Pullover – Straight Arm (1 time) – 2004
43. Bench Press – Alternate Grip (1 time) – 2003
44. Vertical Bar Deadlift – 2 bars, 2″ (1 time) – 2003
45. Clean and Seated Press – Behind Neck (1 time) – 2002
46. Deadlift – One Arm, Ciavattone Grip (1 time) – 2000
47. Clean and Jerk – Behind Neck (1 time) – 2000
48. Swing – One Arm (1 time) – 1999
49. Continental to Chest and Jerk (1 time) – 1995
50. Deadlift – Heels Together (1 time) – 1995