Athlete of the Year Banquet
A gathering dedicated to the athletes and contributors who made the season memorable.
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Click here for the 2016 Athlete of the Year Awards
Click here for the 2017 Athlete of the Year Awards
Click here for the 2018 Athlete of the Year Awards
Click here for the 2019 Athlete of the Year Awards
Click here for the 2020 Athlete of the Year Awards
Click here for the 2021 Athlete of the Year Awards
Click here for the 2022 Athlete of the Year Awards
Click here for the 2023 Athlete of the Year Awards
Click here for the 2024 Athlete of the Year Awards
Click here for the 2025 Athlete of the Year Awards
Click here for the 2026 Athlete of the Year Awards
Check out all past NASA Hall of Famers and upcoming inductees!
Check out all past NASA Overall Athlete of the Year Winners!
2026 BANQUET RESERVATION FORM
Coming Soon!Date: TBA
Location: Holiday Inn OKC North (Natural Nationals Meet Location)
Banquet reservation comes with a full service food buffet:
Trail Boss Premier Western Buffet
Smoked BBQ Pork Spareribs, Barbequed Brisket, Golden Hand Breaded Fried Chicken, Fried Okra, Country Style Baked Beans, Salad Bar with Tossed Salad with Dressings and Toppings, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Ranch Rolls, Apple and Peach Cobbler, Iced Tea and Coffee.
2026 NASA POWERLIFTING AOY NOMINEES
| MEN’S HIGH SCHOOL | MEN’S NOVICE | MEN’S PURE |
| MEN’S OPEN | MEN’S JUNIORS / INTERMEDIATE | MEN’S TEENAGE |
| MEN’S SUBMASTERS | MEN’S MASTERS 1 | MEN’S MASTERS 2 |
| MEN’S MASTERS 3 | MEN’S MASTERS 4 | MEN’S MASTERS PURE |
| WOMEN’S JUNIOR & INTERMEDIATE | WOMEN’S PURE & POLICE/FIRE | WOMEN’S MASTERS PURE |
| WOMEN’S MASTERS 1 & 2 | WOMEN’S MASTERS 3 | WOMEN’S MASTERS 4 |
| WOMEN’S SUBMASTERS | WOMEN’S HIGH SCHOOL |
2026 NASA POWERSPORTS AOY NOMINEES
| MEN’S PURE & OPEN | MEN’S TEENAGE | MEN’S SUBMASTERS |
| MEN’S MASTERS PURE | MEN’S MASTERS 1 | MEN’S MASTERS 2 |
| MEN’S MASTERS 3 | MEN’S MASTERS 4 | MEN’S MASTERS 5 |
| WOMEN’S OPEN & INTERMEDIATE | WOMEN’S MASTERS 1 & 2 | WOMEN’S MASTERS 3 |
| WOMEN’S MASTERS 4 | WOMEN’S MASTERS PURE | WOMEN’S SUBMASTERS |
2026 NASA BENCH PRESS AOY NOMINEES
| MEN’S TEENAGE | MEN’S SUBMASTERS | MEN’S MASTERS 1 |
| MEN’S MASTERS 2 | MEN’S MASTERS 3 | MEN’S MASTERS 4 |
| WOMEN’S MASTERS 2 | WOMEN’S MASTERS 4 | WOMEN’S MASTERS 5 |
2026 NASA PUSH/PULL AOY NOMINEES
| MEN’S HIGH SCHOOL & TEEN | MEN’S PURE & OPEN | MEN’S SUBMASTERS |
| MEN’S MASTERS 1 & 2 | MEN’S MASTERS 3 | MEN’S MASTERS 4 & 5 |
| MEN’S NOVICE | ||
| WOMEN’S HIGH SCHOOL & TEEN | WOMEN’S NOVICE & INTERMEDIATE | WOMEN’S MASTERS PURE |
| WOMEN’S MASTERS 2 | WOMEN’S MASTERS 3 | WOMEN’S MASTERS 4 |
| WOMEN’S MASTERS 5 Elaine Waugh (NE) |
2026 NASA STAFF AOY NOMINEES
| MALE REFEREE OF THE YEAR | FEMALE REFEREE OF THE YEAR | DAVID MUNS MEMORIAL COACH OF THE YEAR |
| MEET ASSISTANT OF THE YEAR | SPOTTER/LOADER OF THE YEAR | MALE YOUTH LIFTER OF THE YEAR |
| FEMALE YOUTH LIFTER OF THE YEAR | HALL OF FAME 2025 CLASS | FAMILY OF THE YEAR |
| STATE CHAIRMAN OF THE YEAR | GYM OF THE YEAR |
Awards made to be remembered.
NASA uses belts, plaques, trophies, sculptures, and specialty awards to make major accomplishments tangible.
Signature NASA Hardware
Sculptured awards and trophies prepared for competitors.
Awards Ready for Presentation
Trophies, plaques, and sculptured awards are arranged before presentation.
Banquet Awards Display
Rows of trophies, plaques, certificates, and specialty awards are prepared for recognition.
Natural Nationals Sculpture
A close look at one of NASA’s distinctive sculptured awards.
Outstanding Lifter Awards
Plaques, medals, and specialty awards prepared for outstanding lifters.
Championship Awards Table
Trophies, plaques, medals, and first-place awards ready for presentation.
Outdoor Meet Awards
A broad collection of trophies and specialty awards at an outdoor event.
Nationals Trophy Display
Towering trophies and championship awards line the NASA Nationals table.
Strength With Personality
A playful squirrel lifting award reflects NASA’s memorable specialty hardware.
Indiana State Awards
State championship trophies, plaques, and a specialty sculpture await winners.
Rows of Championship Trophies
A long trophy display shows the scale of NASA meet recognition.
Banquet Awards Across the Room
A massive banquet display fills the room with trophies and recognition.
NASA State Championship Medal
A close look at one of NASA’s championship medals.
A Full Table of NASA Trophies
Rows of trophies, plaques, and specialty awards await the lifters.
Awards Across the Gym
A long table displays trophies, plaques, certificates, and specialty awards.
The moment the work is recognized.
These are the lifters, families, and teams behind the trophies, plaques, medals, and championship belts.
Summer Nationals Champion
A first-place winner displays her NASA Summer Nationals plaque.
Natural Athlete Champions
Three competitors display plaques, medals, trophies, and specialty awards.
State Meet Winners
Experienced competitors celebrate state-level recognition together.
Specialty Sculpture Winner
A competitor celebrates with one of NASA’s large sculptured awards.
Outstanding Lifter Recognition
A major individual honor combines a custom sculpture, plaque, and outstanding-lifter trophy.
National Champions Group
A group of women competitors gathers with trophies and plaques.
Youth Champion and Supporter
A young champion displays a sash and trophy with a supporter.
Meet-Day Celebration
Two competitors celebrate medals and a first-place plaque.
Champion With Family Support
A young winner shares the trophy moment with family.
Medal and Trophy Winner
A lifter celebrates a successful meet with a medal and trophy.
NASA Championship Belt Winners
Four champions represent several divisions with NASA title belts.
Youth Champions With Rich Peters
Two young competitors celebrate their awards with NASA founder Rich Peters.
NASA Belt Champions
Two champions display their NASA title belts after competition.
Championship Team Moment
Lifters and supporters gather with a NASA championship belt.
Youth Division Winners
Four young competitors proudly display their NASA awards.
Student and Team Champions
A large group of young adult competitors celebrates medals, plaques, and trophies.
Women’s National Champions
Three women celebrate with major trophies and awards at NASA Nationals.
Masters Award Winners
Experienced competitors celebrate their accomplishments together.
Trophy and Belt Champion
A NASA champion displays both a major trophy and title belt.
A Champion’s Trophy Collection
A competitor poses with multiple awards after a successful meet.
Women Champions Together
Five women celebrate their NASA awards as a group.
Men’s Team Champions
A men’s team gathers with trophies after a strong meet performance.
Women’s Belt Champion
A champion proudly displays a NASA title belt.
Men’s Division Champions
Men’s division winners gather with trophies and plaques.
Youth Champions Group
Young lifters celebrate their awards together after competition.
Champions of Every Generation
Youth, adult, and masters lifters share the awards platform.
Family and Team Trophy
A family and team group gathers around a major NASA trophy.
State Champions
A state team celebrates a collection of NASA awards.
College and Team Winners
Young adult competitors gather with team and individual awards.
Team Trophy Celebration
A team poses together with its championship trophy.
Memorial Recognition
A portrait and award preserve the memory of a valued member of the strength community.
Multigenerational Team Champions
A team spanning multiple generations celebrates its awards.
Team Champions With the Big Trophy
A team celebrates with a towering championship trophy.
Women’s Team Champions
A women’s team celebrates with trophies and plaques.
A Masters Champion
A longtime NASA competitor proudly raises a championship belt.
Two Outstanding Lifters
Two teammates celebrate with distinctive NASA trophies.
Team Championship Celebration
A full team gathers around a towering trophy after the awards ceremony.
The Whole Meet With Its Awards
Lifters from across the meet gather with trophies and medals.
Youth and High School Holiday Champions
A huge group of young lifters celebrates a holiday meet with plaques, medals, and trophies.
Young Champion With a Towering Trophy
A youth or high-school competitor proudly holds a major NASA trophy.
High School Medal and Trophy Winners
Young teammates and coaches celebrate a successful NASA competition.
Young Champion With Her Coach
A young lifter displays a championship medal and specialty plaque beside her coach.
Championship Medal and Plaque
A high-school lifter celebrates her title with a coach and teammate.
High School Girls Championship Team
A girls powerlifting team and coaches celebrate their NASA championship results.
Girls Team Trophy Winners
A high-school girls team gathers with a full collection of trophies.
Team Champions on the Platform
A mixed team celebrates with individual and team trophies.
Women’s Championship Awards
Women competitors and coaches gather with medals, plaques, and trophies.
A Family Award Moment
A young winner shares her first-place plaque with the whole family.
A Meet Full of Winners
Competitors gather with plaques and trophies at the end of the day.
New Mexico Trophy Winners
Three lifters display trophies, medals, and plaques after the meet.
Thorbecke’s Team Champions
A longtime team gathers with a towering trophy beneath an earlier NASA banner.
Team Awards and Brotherhood
A team celebrates its awards together at the end of competition.