# The Cheer Awards

> The Cheer Awards honor the athletes, coaches, programs, events, and brands shaping the sport of cheerleading. The 2026 season is presented by T-Mobile. Nominations run through June 30, community voting runs July 1–8, and winners are announced live July 15 in Orlando, FL (doors open at 5:30pm ET) — chosen by a 50/50 split of public votes and an expert board.

## Pages

- [Home](/): Overview of the 2026 Cheer Awards and how to participate.
- [About](/about): The story, mission, and team behind The Cheer Awards.
- [How Winners Are Chosen](/process): The nominations, voting, and judging process plus the season timeline.
- [Nominate](/nominate): Browse every award category and submit a nomination.
- [2025 Winners](/winners-2025): Honorees from the inaugural Cheer Awards.
- [Sponsor](/sponsor): Partnership and sponsorship opportunities.
- [Shop](/shop): Official Cheer Awards merchandise and digital nominee badges.
- [Contact](/contact): Get in touch with the team.

## Optional

- [Trust & Transparency](/trust): How nominations and judging stay fair.