Team Program Achievements
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Canadian Competitive Program
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XCEL Program
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Highschool Program
Team Program/R-GAla Awards for Season 2023-2024
McQuade Award: Hardest Worker
In honor of Arlene McQuade, parent on the board of directors from 1980 till 1984, well known to the members, ran very successful fundraisers to help turn RGGC (Richmond Girls Gymnastics Club) into RGA.
2024 - Rina Weissberg
2023 - Esmé Peeters
2022 - Victoria Kwok
2021 - Mira Hartfiel
2020 - Channi Cheema
Moore Award: Best Form
Laura Moore was the co-founder with Shirley Bakaway. An RGA Board member from 1970 till 1980.
2024 - Anika Addison
2023 - Anika Addison
2022 - Anika Addison
2021 - Naomi Tsang
2020 - Phoenix Lopez
In honour of Veronica Arnsten, an established choreographer for gymnastics, dance, and Canada Summer games opening ceremonies. The RGA choreographer from 1992 till 2002.
RGA Award: Most Artistic
2024 - Samantha Ricard
2023 - Kensie Riddell
2022 - Pavitt Bains
2021 - Natalie Leung
2020 - Angelina Wang
In honour of Marc Boisvenu, the former head coach of RGA and now an interim coach with RGA.
Boisvenu Award: Best Tumbler
2024 - Leah Chen
2023 - Leah Chen
2022 - Leah Chen
2021 - Leah Chen
2020 - Leah Chen
Named after Bev Cook, who was RGA’s Board member from 1980 till 1984. She helped moved RGA from Thompson Comm Center to the RCA Forum Facility.
Cook Award: Most Enthusiasm
2024 - Katie Askounis
2023 - Emma Hsu
2022 - Marley Bullock
2021 - Channi Cheema
2020 - Natalie Leung
Named after Don York, the president of RGA board from 1980 till 1987. She helped secure the hosting of international competitions at the forum to help inspire young RGA athletes and participants from the community.
York Award: Most Consistent
2024 - Marley Bullock
2023 - Evangeline Reese
2022 - Eleanor Bridson
2021 - Victoria Kwok
2020 - Calla Reyad
Nakano Award: Most Courageous
Lisa Nakano was a young Richmond gymnast who became National Beam Champion. She was also a coach with RGA for some time.
2024 - Esmé Peeters
2023 - Rita Yim
2022 - Elisa Wang
2021 - Pavitt Bains
2020 - Pavitt Bains
Bella Pizza Award: Rookie of the Year
The Tsougrianis family owned the Bella Pizza Restaurant. They were members of the Board from 1988-1999 and were well-regarded within the community.
2024 - Hanna Lai
2023 - Andi Kan
2022 - Rina Weissberg
2021 - Thea Hines
2020 - Olivia Choy
RGA Award: Best Dancer
R-GAla award winners are chosen by the RGA coaches. In a meeting, coaches discuss nominations based on work ethic, competition results, and overall attitude throughout the season. Then, coaches take a vote to choose the winner for each award.
RGA Award: Most Improved
2024 - Linnea Hartfiel
Bakaway Award: Gymnast of the Year
In honour of Shirley Bakaway, one of the founders of RGA and a former National Judge.
2024 - Leah Chen
2023 - Leah Chen
2022 - Meher Bains
2021 - Naomi Tsang
2020 - Naomi Tsang
2019 - Pavitt Bains
2018 - Laryssa Lancaster
