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2025 Cheer Awards Winners Announced—See Who Earned Top Honors

July 10, 2025

After over 75,000 votes from across the cheer community, the 2025 Cheer Awards winners have been announced.

This year’s honorees showcase the athletes, coaches, teams, businesses, and events that left a lasting mark on the sport—on and off the mat.

From standout routines and viral moments to next-level leadership and innovation, these winners represent the highest standard in cheer.

PROGRAMS, PEOPLE & PERFORMANCE

  • Cheer Program of the Year: Top Gun All Stars
  • Cheer Coach of the Year: Ashlee Sambell – Outlaws All Stars
  • Gym Owner of the Year: Leslie Del Toro – Motor City Cheer
  • Community Impact Award: Andrew Dean’s Flights for St. Jude
  • Cheer Judge of the Year: Robin Bolden
  • Choreographer of the Year: Kyle Gadke
  • Most Innovative Choreography: Top Gun – TGLC

GYM STANDOUTS

  • Best Lower Level Gym (Globally): Top Gun All Stars UK (England)
  • Best Gym – North America: Top Gun All Stars (USA)
  • Best Gym – Europe: Top Gun All Stars UK (England)
  • Best Gym – Australia/NZ: Outlaws All Stars (Australia)
  • Best International Cheer Program: Outlaws All Stars (Australia)
  • Best Nation in Cheerleading (Outside the U.S.): Australia

EVENTS & PRODUCERS

  • Best Bid Competition: The Cheerleading Worlds
  • Best New Event: The Glow Tour by Deep South Spirit
  • Best Independent Event Producer: Deep South Spirit
  • Event Producer of the Year: Australian All Star Cheerleading Federation (AASCF)
  • Best Customer Service by an Event Producer: Spirit Brands
  • Best Event Host: Jamarcus Ross “JR” – Deep South Spirit
  • Best Venue for Cheer & Dance: ESPN Wide World of Sports
  • Best City to Compete In: Orlando, FL

BRANDS & PRODUCTS

  • Cheerleading Product of the Year: Hoppenly Duck
  • Best Cheer Shoe: Nfinity Vengeance
  • Best Cheerleading Uniform Provider: Glitterstarz, Inc.
  • Best Cheer Bow: Build a Bow
  • Best Equipment Provider: TumblTrak
  • Best Fundraising Program: DoubleGood Virtual Fundraising
  • Best Educational Program: Tumble Doctor
  • Best Cheer Camp or Clinic: JAMZ

MEDIA & TECH

  • Best Social Media Presence: Cheer Daily
  • Best Podcast or Webinar: Let’s Talk Cheer
  • Content Creator of the Year: Cheer Daily
  • Best Cheer Website: Cheer Daily
  • Music Producer of the Year: Audio Gold Productions
  • Best Cheerleading Photography: Xtreme Shots Photography
  • Best Streaming Platform: FloCheer
  • Best Cheerleading Technology/App: 8 Count Mixer from CheerSounds
  • Best Gym Management Software: iClassPro

40 UNDER 40 – 2025

Alexandra Martin Csiernik, 34
Radiance All Stars – Indiana

Corey Rickett, 36
FABCheer LLC – New York

April Jenkins, 24
Pure Allstars – Australia

Avery Lee, 31
Avery Lauren Photography – Florida

Ben Lear, 38
Ben Lear Choreography, LLC & The Society – Florida

Brady O’Brien, 31
Cheer Technologies (Themis Events, Cheer Replay, RT Productions) – California

Brienne Thompson-Fields, 30
Top Gun UK – United Kingdom

Carmine Silano, 39
CheerSounds – New York

Dr. Maria Wisman, 27
The Cheer Doctor – Ohio

Cat Haley, 31
Cat Haley Cheerleading & The Cat Haley Method – Connecticut

Celia Kiogima, 35
Champion Cheerleading – Michigan

Charles Nathaniel Moore, 37
Triple Threat KC – Missouri

Chantal Epp, 32
ClicknClear / ParaCheer International – London, UK

Christopher Treherne, 39
V!ROC, Varsity Spirit – Alabama

Dahlston Delgado, 36
Dahlston Delgado Choreography – Texas

Dawson Smith, 29
United Elite – Texas

Diana Dragan, 25
The Cheer Buzz, LowerLevelsCheer & Cheerleading Tools – Sweden

Dru Downen, 27
Famous Athletics – Indiana

Eric Rodriguez, 38
Global Mix Music – Texas

Shakeem Soanes, 33
Dream Choreo / The Stingray Allstars – Georgia

Jalyn Linkletter, 31
Mac’s All Star Cheer – Utah

Jason Larkins, 40
American Cheer / Let’s Talk Cheer Podcast – California

John David Hanbery, 21
Deep South Spirit / Just Sip / Salute – Mississippi

Josh King, 39
Trixstar Athletic – Australia

Kaitlyn Lyday, 32
USA Cheer – Tennessee

Kelsie Graham-Segars, 32
Douglasville Cheer Stars – Georgia

Kendall Hanbery, 35
Deep South Spirit – Florida

Kodee Maxwell, 25
Pure Allstars – Australia

Kyle Nicholas Gadke, 39
Spirit FX – Missouri

Michael DeVos, 38
The California All Stars – California

Mike Lowe, 36
Spirit Frequency / New Level Music – Tennessee

Nikki Faragalli, 36
Cheer United – Canada

Paige Colon, 35
The Stingray Allstars – Marietta – Georgia

Peyton C. Del Toro, 27
Del Toro Choreography / Motor City Cheer – Michigan

Shawn Magee, 32
Louisiana Cheerz / Live Oak High School – Louisiana

Shelby Swartz, 30
The Cheer Pitt Kansas City – Kansas

Keith Samuels, Jr., 34
A&K Choreography / Prime Time Cheer & Dance – Tennessee

Teighlyr Sullivan, 37
Spirit of Texas / Royal Custom Music – Texas

TJ Banas, 35
Superstar Athletics – Pennsylvania

Tyler Braasch, 25
Cheer Tyme All Stars – Pennsylvania

Hall of Fame – 2025

Chris McNabb
Founder & CEO – iClassPro

Becky Herrera
Founder – CheerForce

Lauri Harris
Executive Director – USA Cheer / Director of STUNT

Nicole Leago Devall
USASF Chairman of the Board / Founder – University Cheer Air Force

Emmitt Tyler
Founder – Royal Events / Co-Founder – JAMfest & The JAM Brands

Kevin Brubaker
Founder – Charlotte Allstars / Creator – Cheersport / Co-Founder – MotUS & The CheerExpo

Tim O’Brien
Founder – Cheer Replay & RT Event Productions

Teresa Barbiere
EVP of Dance & Partner Relationships – Rebel Athletic

Tammy Van Vleet
Founder – GSSA, Aloha Spirit Championships & The Spirit Network

David Hanbery
Founder & CEO – Deep South Spirit / Co-Founder – Open Championship Series & Allstar World Championship

These results are a true reflection of the cheer community—driven by every nomination, every vote, and the shared passion that fuels this sport.