Annual Awards & Recognitions
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2025
Athlete: Danielle Skinner
Pair: Emma Davidson & Emma Vanderzwan
Team: Team Trilogy
Previous Winners
2024
Athlete: Julee Stewart
Pair: Elise Miller and Annabelle Porter
Team: Mystic Witches & Texas Hold ‘Em (Tie)
2023
Athlete: Julee Stewart
Pair: Elise Miller & Annabelle Porter
Team: “Rhapsody” & “Action” (Tie)
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2025
Juvenile: Gabriella Buchko
Junior: Annabelle Kish
Senior: Elise Miller
Collegiate: Alexandra Maley
Junior Pair/Duet: Brynn Hicke & Annabelle Kish
Senior Pair/Duet: Hanne Rohrmann & Svea Thorsteinson
Previous Winners
2024
Juvenile: Malia Briere & Gabriella Buchko
Junior: Alyssa Roberts
Senior: Elise Miller
Collegiate: Danielle Skinner
2023
Juvenile: Malia Briere
Junior: Danika McIlwaine
Senior: Elise Miller
Collegiate: Danielle Skinner
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2025
Sara Mougeot
Previous Winners
2023-2024 Leslie Switzer
2022-2023 Jennifer Buchko
2021-2022 Alberta Yam
2018-2019 Nancy Lightheart
2017-2018 Terry Stewart
2016-2017 Cindy Dietrich
2015-2016 Alison Pickrell
2014-2015 Alison Pickrell
2013-2014 Alison Pickrell
2012-2013 Jan Burkart
2011-2012 Janice Larkin
2010-2011 Cindy Dietrich
2009-2010 Janice Larkin
2008-2009 Elan Paluck & Cindy Dietrich
2007-2008 Cindy Dietrich
2006-2007 Elan Paluck
2005-2006 Lisa Wilde
2004-2005 Maurice Berry
2003-2004 Lori Skjeie
2002-2003 Kirk Guttman
2001-2002 Maurice Berry & Myra Kirk
2000-2001 The Fontaines
1999-2000 Sharon Guttman & Joanne Nairn
1998-1999 Kellie Hart & Eileen McFarland
1997-1998 Terry LeClair
1996-1997 Sharon Holliday
1995-1996 Valerie Hendrickson
1994-1995 Canadians ’95 Committee, Chairperson: Elva Taylor, Technical Chair: Myra Kirk
1993-1994 Debbie Baumgartner
1992-1993 Myra Kirk
1991-1992 Sally Ford
1990-1991 Lynette McPherson
1989-1990 Kim Baumfeld
1988-1989 Clinton Weese
1987-1988 Elva Taylor
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2025
Kellie Hart
2024 - Jean and Al Thibeault
2023 - Maurice and Carrie Berry
2019 - Sally Ford
2018 - Deb Hepler
2016 - Clint and Marlene Weiss
2014 - Donna Wilson
2013 - Carol Kuntz
2012 - Kim Taylor
2011 - Jane Paluck
2010 - Susan Skrypnk
2009 - Wendy Lyon (nee Harmen)
2008 - Donna Jones
2007 - Elva Taylor
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2025
Optimist Twirling Connection: Erica Davidson
Trilogy Twirling Team: Marla/Terry Davidson
Sundown Optimist Baton Group: Sara Grainger
Phoenix Baton Club: Jennifer Briere
2024
Optimist Twirling Connection: Erica Davidson
Trilogy Twirling Team: Erin Elchuk
Sundown Optimist Baton Group: Melissa Hicke
Phoenix Baton Club: Jennifer Augustin
2023
Optimist Twirling Connection: Darla Klassen
Saskatoon Myracles Inc.: Kathleen Paul
Sundown Optimist Baton Group: Jennifer Buchko
Phoenix Baton Club: Michelle Yee
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2025
Jasmine Runge & Josi Treleaven
Jasmine Runge began her baton twirling journey at the age of 5 in Regina. As an athlete, she has won numerous Grand National awards, including Athlete of the Year, and in 2017 received the Sharon Holiday Sportsmanship Award. Throughout her career, she competed in seven international/world championship events, excelling in individual, pair, and team competitions. Jasmine credits these experiences for having instilled a strong work ethic in her and shaping her into the person she is today. Today, she is proud to work as a Special Education teacher with the Regina Catholic School Division, where she continues to nurture the growth and development of students.
Josi Treleaven began twirling in her hometown of Milestone, and eventually continued her training in Regina. Like Jasmine, Josi competed at numerous national and international competitions during her career. She competed as an individual, pair partner and team member. In 2023, Josi began working as a registered nurse in Surgical ICU at the Regina General Hospital and continues to work there!
Both Jasmine and Josi agree that the true highlights of their athletic careers have been the incredible opportunities to travel the world and form lasting friendships with people from all corners of the globe. Being a part of a team – and training with a group of friends that were as dedicated and passionate about the same things as they were, proved to be extremely rewarding.
Jasmine was originally part of the University of Regina Dance Team, where she, along with former teammate Kelsey Buettner, introduced baton in 2016 to the Canadian university stage. It was suggested by her coach at the time to try out for the Rider Cheer team. She initially reached out to the coach about incorporating baton, only to be met with resistance. Undeterred, she decided to bring baton to the auditions anyway, and they immediately fell in love with the sport. At the time, many people working with the Riders hadn’t heard of baton twirling, nor had it been considered for the cheer team. In 2019, however, the cheer team coach officially added baton as a feature moment. Since then, baton twirling has become a highlight at Rider games. Josi joined the Rider Cheer Team in 2022. Together they host “Little Rider Cheer Day” where kids from throughout the province have the opportunity to try baton twirling and perform at a home game.
Today, you can see Jasmine and Josi showcasing baton at every home game. Their performances have had significant impacts both on and off the field. The reception from fans in Saskatchewan, as well as across provinces, and the CFL has been very positive. They often have people asking where they can sign up their child or themselves for baton lessons. Jasmine, Josi…..the twirling community is extremely proud of the work you have done to bring baton twirling to this stage and the many benefits your presence has resulted in. To that end, on behalf of the Saskatchewan Baton Twirling Association, we are very proud to present both of you with a SBTA “Community Impact Award”.
SBTA Community Impact Award:
Josi Treleaven & Jasmine Runge