Yearly Awards
By Al Myers
Eric Todd (right) receiving the Athlete of the Year Award from John Strangeway.
It’s about time I get last year’s award winners announced! I’ve been waiting till all the winners were privately recognized so they wouldn’t just see their name in a blog as a winner. Most receive this award at the Nationals Awards Banquet, but this year several of the yearly award winners were not able to be there so it was done at other venues.
Lance Foster (left) receiving the Sportsmanship Award from John Strangeway.
These yearly awards are chosen by the membership with nomination and vote. That makes these awards very special – as it reflects what your peers think of you. I want to congratulate all the winners! It was another great year in the USAWA.
2018 Award Winners
| WINNER | RUNNERUP | |
| Athlete of the Year | Eric Todd | Al Myers |
| Leadership Award | Al Myers & Denny Habecker | —– |
| Sportsmanship Award | Lance Foster | LaVerne Myers |
| Courage Award | Frank Ciavattone & Dennis Mitchell | —– |
| Newcomer Award | John Strangeway | Brandon Rein |
| Club of the Year | Franks Barbell Club | Habecker’s Gym |