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)

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

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

Award Description

2025

Kellie Hart

Previous Award Winners:

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

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

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”.