2018-19 ACA Award Nominees and Winners

Annually, the ACA recognizes the outstanding work and achievements of individuals and teams who have contributed to the sport of Cheerleading in .

On June 8-9, 2019, the ACA presented the 2018/19 season awards.

Along with the winners and nominees below, we are pleased to recognize ANNA BATCHELOR who received the Outstanding Contributions Award.

Rookie Judge of the Year Dana Boschee Evan Mack – WINNER! Justin Bertok

Judge of the Year Adam Ferland – WINNER! Anna Batchelor Candice Farrant Jed Batacan Jenna Lau Lara Luft Viola McNeil

ACA High School Scholarship Bryce Semashkewich, Edwin Parr Composite Joshua MacElwain, Calgary Stars Katelyn Cabalo, Blessed Oscar Romero Mackenize Sokolowski, Perfect Storm Athletics - Lethbridge Maria Machon, Calgary Stars Sasha Caouette, Calgary Stars Taylor Fiissel, Alberta Cheer Empire – WINNER!

ACA Post-Secondary School Scholarship Caelan Goodall, Perfect Storm Athletics – Calgary Carly Folk, Perfect Storm Athletics - Julia Hueppeisheuser, Rundle Academy Kristina Antonak, Cheerleading – WINNER!

Scholastic Novice Coach of the Year Lyric Labrie, Buck Mountain High School – WINNER! Madison Plsek, Morinville Community High School Victoria Weed, Victoria School of the Arts

All-Star Novice Coach of the Year Alison Benson, Adrenaline Athletics Avery Teo, Alberta Cheer Empire – WINNER! Kianna Njume, Gymniks Allstars Nicole Pearse, Diamond Elite Cheerleading Olivia Drier, Deep Blue Athletics

Scholastic Coach of the Year Ariana Perreira, Barb Lachance, Edwin Parr Composite Brianne Corcoran, St. John Bosco Catholic Elementary School – WINNER! Bryce Semashkewich, Whispering Hills Primary School and Landing Trail Intermediate Carly Folk, Harry Ainlay Melissa Turnbull, McNally High School Samantha Paradee, Coalbanks Elementary School Tim Hydzik, Victoria School of the Arts

All-Star Coach of the Year April LaChance, Matrix Cheer All-Stars Cassi Weiss, Matrix Cheer All-Stars Dawn Wilson, Southeast Alberta Cheerleading (Stingerz All-Star) Deanna Kibblewhite, Deep Blue Athletics Debbie Schultz, Southeast Alberta Cheerleading (Stingerz All-Star) Dianne Greenough, Perfect Storm Athletics - Edmonton Erin Phelan, Alberta Cheer Empire Jenna Jelinski, Ultimate Cheer Fusion Kaitlyn Brooks, Diamond Elite Cheerleading Kathleen White, Perfect Storm Athletics - Edmonton Latrisha Blackman, Alberta Cheer Empire Lindsay Morrison, Gymniks Allstars Mattea Mosele, Alberta Cheer Empire Megan Chapelsky, Perfect Storm Athletics - Edmonton Samantha Paradee, Perfect Storm Athletics – Lethbridge Tami Workman, Extreme Cheer Sensation – WINNER!

Scholastic Athlete of the Year Bryce Semashkewich, Edwin Parr Senior High Jordyn Jerome, Junior High School Katelyn Cabalo, Blessed Oscar Romero – WINNER!

All-Star Athlete of the Year Anthony Cross, Perfect Storm Athletics - Lethbridge Brianna Brewster, Gymniks Allstars Bronwyn Edmonds, Extreme Cheer Sensation Jenna Cameron, Deep Blue Athletics Josee Deschene, Gymniks Allstars Lauren Mann, Calgary Stars – WINNER! Madison Barratt, Diamond Elite Cheerleading Taya Brindle, Matrix Cheer All-Stars Taylor Fiissel, Alberta Cheer Empire

Team Sportsmanship Adrenaline Athletics – WINNER! Dynasty Cheer All Stars (Chrome) Drumheller Dynos Legacy Matrix Cheer All-Stars (Sparkle)

Supporting School and Community Spirit Adrenaline Athletics - Bronze Perfect Storm Athletics – Calgary - Bronze Perfect Storm Athletics – Edmonton - Silver Perfect Storm Athletics – Lethbridge - Silver St. John Bosco Elementary School - Bronze