Presenting.. The Best Of 2008! As voted by you

[MAD]

I present to you.. Voted by the USAPL membership

"THE BEST OF 2008"

Being best of does mean different things to different people. To some its the sheer tonnage of weight you lift. Some its the dedication you give to the sport, some its all that and much more. We have an interesting cast of folks here covering all corners of lifting. Without further delay.. The Best of 2008 on the Original USA Powerlifting Forum

MASTER BENCHER OF THE YEAR ( FEMALE) - DEB FERRELL

MASTER BENCHER OF THE YEAR ( MALE) - DENNIS CIERI

OPEN BENCHER OF THE YEAR ( FEMALE ) - JENNIFER THOMPSON

OPEN BENCHER OF THE YEAR ( MALE ) - TIM ANDERSON

MASTER POWERLIFTER OF THE YEAR ( FEMALE ) - SUZANNE "SIOUX-Z" HARTWIG- GARY

MASTER POWERLIFTER OF THE YEAR ( MALE ) - BRAD GILLINGHAM

OPEN POWERLIFTER OF THE YEAR ( FEMALE ) - PRISCILLIA RIBIC

OPEN POWERLIFTER OF THE YEAR ( MALE ) - MIKE TUSCHERER

JR. POWERLIFTER OF THE YEAR ( FEMALE ) - KENDRA MILLER

JR. POWERLIFTER OF THE YEAR ( MALE ) - MIKE KUHNS

RAW POWERLIFTER OF THE YEAR ( FEMALE ) - ELLEN STEIN

RAW POWERLIFTER OF THE YEAR ( MALE ) - TONY REID

MEET DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR - DIRECTORS AT THE ARNOLD (ALL OF THEM)

STATE WEBSITE OF THE YEAR - http://WWW.USAPOWERLIFTINGNATIONALS.COM


Congrats to all above..Thank you members for participating.

[Tony Reid]

Thank you everyone that voted for me. I am very fortunate to have 2 great training partners, my dad, Sid Reid and Judy Drenth to keep me on track. Also, thanks to the USAPL for giving opportunities for raw lifting in places like the Arnold and nationals. THANKS!!!

[jenthompson]

What an honor to be listed among all these accomplished athletes. Thanks so much for voting for me, I am in great company! Thanks to my husband/coach Donovan he keeps me going!
Here's to 2009!

[Golba]

how about we add a new award for next year. they should have best announcer( a person that get a meet going and does well in pumping up the crowd and lifters)

[MAD]

how about we add a new award for next year. they should have best announcer( a person that get a meet going and does well in pumping up the crowd and lifters)

I love that idea, dispite the fact I think Niko would crush everyone