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Awards Archive
WSCCA HISTORY
Established – 2000 from a WIAA Cheerleading Summit First official meeting on April 8, 2000, at WIAA Office, Renton WA.
First elected President was Pam Headridge.
Hosted first conference – 2001
Hosted first state competition 2002
Incorporated into a 501C3 - 2004
Given out $118,000 in scholarships in the last 9 years (2011)
2000 - 2002 President - Pam Headridge
2002 - 2003 President - Toni Buxton
2003 - 2004 Co/Presidents -Pam Headridge/Ronda Thomas
2004 - 2005 President - Pam Headridge
2005 - 2007 President - Kathy Crowley
2007 - 2009 President - Andrea Snyder
2009 - 2011 President - Pam Headridge
2011 - 2013 President - Stephania Lemeshko
2013 - 2020 President - Stephania Gullikson
2020 - 2021 President - Shana Biggs
2021 - 2022 President - Jordan Salm , Kim Kawachi
2022 - 2024 President - Tara Wood
2024- President- Dana Dietz
2024 Winners
Scholastic Coach of the Year: Jordan Salm- Emerald Ridge High School
Scholastic Assistant Coach of the Year: Lynette Butler - Emerald Ridge High School
Scholastic Program of the Year : Sultan High School - Coach Catherine Van Pelt
Scholastic Rising Star Coach of the year: Cami Dietz- Bothell High School
Athletic Director of the Year : Jennifer Owens- Bremerton High School
Recreational Coach of the Year : Courtney Vinson (Puyallup Cheer Academy)
Recreational Assistant Coach of the Year :
Recreational Program of the Year : TCYFL- Rams
Recreational Rising Star Coach of the Year :
Recreational Director of the Year : Katie Dawn Vine- (Puyallup Junior Vikings)
WSCCA Member of the Year: Danni Chapman
2023 Winners
Scholastic Coach of the Year: Katherine Melka- Mead High School
Scholastic Assistant Coach of the Year: Frennie Beningo- Spanaway Lake High School
Scholastic Program of the Year: Spanaway Lake High School
Scholastic Rising Star Coach of the year: Madison Hummel -Yelm High School
Athletic Director of the Year: Gabe Gutierrez- Foster High School
Recreational Coach of the Year: Vanessa Perez- Tahoma Jr. Bears
Recreational Assistant Coach of the Year: Deanna Schild, Federal Way Hawks
Recreational Program of the Year: Yelm Tornados
Recreational Rising Star Coach of the Year: Katie Dawn Vine – Puyallup Jr. Vikings
Recreational Director of the Year: Stacy Peterson, South Kitsap Pee Wee
2022 Winners
Scholastic Coach of the Year: Tia Kutz, River Ridge HS
Scholastic Assistant Coach of the Year: Kari Morrison, Sammamish HS
Scholastic Program of the Year: Canyon Park MS
Scholastic Program of the Year: Sammamish HS
Athletic Director of the Year: Dave Martinez, Sunnyside HS
Recreational Coach of the Year: Kristine Munson, Tahoma Jr Bears
Recreational Assistant Coach of the Year: Leticia Stauffer, Valley Wolfpack
Recreational Program of the Year: Puyallup Cheer Academy
Recreational Director of the Year: Kristine Munson, Tahoma Jr Bears
2021 Winners
Above and Beyond Award
In recognition for going above and beyond during a national pandemic, WSCCA recognizes:
Jennetta Blake, Newport HS
Chuck Chartery ,Tahoma HS
Heather Hays, South Kitsap HS
Kim Mayer, Hanford HS
Alejandra Ramos, Sunnyside HS
Trish Roberts, Cascade HS
Keelee Wallace, Lynden HS
Jesse Snyder, Athletic Director Newport HS
Dave Martinez, Athletic director Sunnyside HS
Christina Kerstetter, Assistant Coach EDE
Jared Behl & Lisa Echert , EDE
2020 Winners
Scholastic Coach of the Year: Samantha Burnstead, Ballard HS
Scholastic Coach of the Year: Lisa Cabalquinto, Meeker Middle School
Scholastic Assistant Coach of the Year: Mia Fischer, Juanita HS
Scholastic Program of the Year: River Ridge HS
Scholastic Rising Star Coach of the Year: Danielle Jenkins, Auburn Mountainview HS
Athletic Director of the Year: Jesse Kase, Emerald Ridge HS
Recreational Coach of the Year: Danni Chapman, Puyallup Cheer Academy
Recreational Assistant Coach of the Year: Katie Knowles, Eastside Dream Elite
Recreational Program of the Year: Black Diamonds
Recreational Director of the Year: Tony Liberal, Valley Wolfpack
WSCCA Member of the Year: Jordan Salm
2019 Winners
Scholastic Coach of the Year: Kim Mayer, Hanford HS
Scholastic Coach of the Year: Kaitlyn Hanley, Auburn Mountainview HS
Scholastic Assistant Coach of the Year: Rabecca Hooper, Peninsula HS
Scholastic Program of the Year: Auburn Mountainview HS
Athletic Director of the Year: Scott Sifferman, Sultan High School
Recreational Coach of the Year: Cathlyn Boudewyns, Tahoma Jr Bears
Recreational Assistant Coach of the Year: Randi Zitterich, Puyallup Cheer Academy
Recreational Program of the Year: Bothell Junior Cheer
Recreational Rising Star Coach of the Year: Cecelia Estes, Eatonville Junior Cruisers
WSCCA Member of the Year: Renee Engelking
2018 Winners
Scholastic Coach of the Year: Shana Biggs, Auburn Mountainview HS
Scholastic Assistant Coach of the Year: Paige Snider, Ballard HS
Scholastic Program of the Year: Meeker Middle School
Recreational Coach of the Year: Nykole Unser-Larson, Puyallup Junior Vikings
Recreational Assistant Coach of the Year: Carie Lamson, Bothell Junior Cheer
Recreational Program of the Year: Puyallup Roughriders
Recreational Rising Star Coach of the Year: Hillary Lewis, Eastside Dream Elite
WSCCA Member of the Year: Sheryl Schisler
2017 Winners
Scholastic Coach of the Year: Mikey Carlile, Moses Lake HS
Scholastic Assistant Coach of the Year: Casey Sullivan Skyline HS
Scholastic Assistant Coach of the Year: Jordan Pederson Salm, Skyline HS
Scholastic Rising Star Coach of the Year: Amber Torres, Lynnwood HS
Scholastic Program of the Year: Hanford HS
Athletic Director of the Year: Chris Carr, Auburn Mountainview HS
Recreational Coach of the Year: Renee Engelking, Puyallup Roughriders
Recreational Assistant Coach of the Year: Brittany Ellis, Orting Junior Cheer
Recreational Program of the Year: Tahoma Junior Cheer
Recreational Rising Star Coach of the Year: Katie Sander, Eastside Dream Elite
Recreational Director of the Year: Ryan Daly, Mercer Island Parks Department
2016 Winners
Scholastic Coach of the Year: Jennetta Blake, Steilacoom High School
Scholastic Assistant Coach of the Year: Amanda Pardee, Bellevue High School
Scholastic Rising Star Coach of the Year: Courtney Christie, Eastside Catholic
Scholastic Program of the Year: Enumclaw High School
Recreational Coach of the Year: Sherri Adams, Peninsula Youth
Recreational Rising Star Coach of the Year: Jacqui Jackson, Eastside Dream
All Star Coach of the Year: Tracy/Jody, Connect
All Star Assistant Coach of the Year: Celebrity cheer
WSCCA Member of the Year: Jean Blatchford
2015 Winners
Scholastic Coach of the Year: Stephania Gullikson, Skyline High School
Scholastic Assistant Coach of the Year: Kathey Hatfield, Hanford High School
Scholastic Program of the Year: Mt. Si High School
Athletic Director of the Year: Eric Davis, Hanford High School
Recreational Coach of the Year: Anne Christiansen, EDE
Recreational Program of the Year: Eastside Dream Elite
All Star Coach of the Year: Brittany Hecker, Connect
All Star Assistant Coach of the Year: Javie Meza, React
All Star Program of the Year: BPM- Bellevue Performance
All Star Rising Star: Ryan Thomas, Connect
WSCCA Member of the Year: NancyEllen Elster
2014 Winners
Scholastic Coach of the Year: Kim Westerberg, Enumclaw High School
Scholastic Assistant Coach of the Year: Jaymie Ford, Central Kitsap High School
Scholastic Rising Star Coach of the Year: Courtney Christie, Bellevue High School
Scholastic Program of the Year: Moses Lake High School
Athletic Director of the Year: Mark Torgerson, Spanaway Lake High School
Recreational Coach of the Year: Toby Black
Recreational Assistant Coach of the Year: Renee Babtiste
Recreational Program of the Year: Eastside Dream Elite, Anne Christiansen
Recreational Rising Star Coach of the Year: Bonnie Jean Thomas, North East Tacoma Tigers
All Star Coach of the Year: Valerie Wolbert, Natural Venom All Stars
All Star Assistant Coach of the Year: Cristina Ross, Natural Venom All Stars
All Star Program of the Year: Connect All Stars
All Star Rising Star: Amy Wallace, Roach Elite
WSCCA Member of the Year: Shanna Biggs, Auburn Mountainview High School
2013 Winners
Scholastic Coach of the Year: Jessi Stevens, Mount Si High School
Scholastic Coach of the Year: Tiffany Webb, Union High School
Scholastic Assistant Coach of the Year: Lauren Albritton, Oak Harbor High School
Scholastic Rising Star Coach of the Year: Jackie Boak, Cedarcrest High School
Scholastic Program of the Year: Skyline High School, Stephania Gullikson
Athletic Director of the Year: Phil Willenbrock, Peninsula High School
Recreational Coach of the Year: Sherri Adams, Peninsula Youth Cheerleading
Recreational Assistant Coach of the Year: Jessica Mercer, Bellevue Junior. Wolverines
Recreational Program of the Year: Orting Junior Cheer
All Star Coach of the Year: Brittany Brown, Natural Venom All Stars
All Star Program of the Year: South Elite All Stars
All Star Program of the Year: NW Xtreme All Stars
2012 Winners
Scholastic Coach of the Year: Traci Brandon, Mercer Island High School
Scholastic Assistant Coach of the Year: Michelle Hamilton, Bethel High School
Scholastic Rising Star Coach of the Year: Samantha Neito, Juanita High School
Scholastic Program of the Year: Steilacoom High School
Athletic Director of the Year: Scott Garvis, Eastside Catholic High School
Recreational Coach of the Year: Renee Stansberry, Botell Jr. Cheer
Recreational Program of the Year: Graham Eagles
Recreational Rising Star Coach of the Year: Courtney Patterson, Moses Lake Mini Chiefs
All Star Coach of the Year: Kim Kawachi, South Elite
All Star Assistant Coach of the Year: Brittany Hecker, Connect All Stars
All Star Program of the Year: Natural Venom All Stars
All Star Rising Star: Ben Canty, South Elite
WSCCA Member of the Year: Laura Nation, Central Kitsap High School
2011 Winners
Scholastic Coach of the Year: Cindy Pardee, Bellevue High School
Scholastic Assistant Coach of the Year: Laura Nation, Peninsula High School
Scholastic Rising Star Coach of the Year: Tammy Fox, Skyline High School
Scholastic Rising Star Coach of the Year: Jenn Lucas, Reardan High School
Athletic Director of the Year: Lisa Hechtman, Kevin Rohrich, Skyline High School
All Star Coach of the Year: Tara Futcher, Build It Athletix
WSCCA Member of the Year: Tara Wood, Liberty High School
2010 Winners
Scholastic Coach of the Year: Tara McVay, Tahoma High School
Scholastic Assistant Coach of the Year: Elana Towers, Union High School
Athletic Director of the Year: Brent Kawaguchi, Eastlake HS
Recreational Coach of the Year: Anne Taylor, Eastside Dream Elite
All Star Coach of the Year: Christina Archer, NW Silver Stars
WSCCA Member of the Year: Brian Antich, Action Athletics
WSCCA Member of the Year: Stephania Lemeshko, Skyline HS
2009 Winners
Scholastic Coach of the Year: Andy Gault, Bothell High School
Scholastic Coach of the Year: Emily Schutz, Ferris High School
Scholastic Assistant Coach of the Year: Kasey Johansen, Skyline High School
Athletic Director of the Year: Bob Dowding, Seattle Lutheran HS
Recreational Coach of the Year: Vicki Smith, Woodinville Junior. Cheer
All Star Coach of the Year: Tyler Janes, South Elite
WSCCA Member of the Year: Tanica Blackwell Wittig, Bellarmine Prep
2008 Winners
Scholastic Coach of the Year: Dave Pilcher, Heritage High School
Scholastic Coach of the Year: Robin Gohn, Oak Harbor High School
Athletic Director of the Year: John Applegate, Redmond High School
Recreational Coach of the Year: Eileen Uson, Federal Way
All Star Coach of the Year: Lauren Walters, Galaxy
WSCCA Member of the Year: Tara Wood- Liberty High School
2007 Winners
Athletic Director of the Year: Bob Smithson, Oak Harbor High School
Activity Director of the Year: Dave Morris, Heritage High School
Recreational Coach of the Year: Deana Harris, Woodinville Jr. Cheerleading
All Star Coach of the Year: Robby Sortore, Connect
WSCCA Member of the Year: Andrea Snyder, Juanita High School
2006 Winners
Scholastic Coach of the Year: NancyEllen Elster, Ballard HS
Athletic Director of the Year: Joanne Daughtry, Kentwood High School
All Star Coach of the Year: Tammy Carlson, Liberty
WSCCA Member of the Year: Cindy Pardee
2005 Winners
Scholastic Coach of the Year: Nancy Garr, Ferndale HS
Scholastic Coach of the Year: Kim Kawachi, Kentwood High School
All Star Coach of the Year: Terri Manning
WSCCA Member of the Year: Erin McIntyre
2004 Winners
Scholastic Coach of the Year: Lynn Fallows, Mt. Si High School
All Star Coach of the Year: Ronda Thomas, Galaxy
WSCCA Member of the Year: Kathy Crowley, Peninsula High School
2003 Winners
Scholastic Coach of the Year: Laurie Beaver, Decatur High School
WSCCA Member of the Year: Cindy Pardee
2002 Winners
Scholastic Coach of the Year: Pam Headridge, Oak Harbor High School
WSCCA Member of the Year: Toni Buxton
HALL OF FAME
2024 Winners
Hall of Fame Coach : Jerry Spalti- Kent Meridian High School
Hall of Fame Contributor :
Hall of Fame Scholastic Program : Sunnyside High School (Alejandra Ramos)
Hall of Fame Rec Program :
2023 Winners
Hall of Fame Coach : Mikey Carlile Moses Lake High School
Hall of Fame Contributor : Laura Nation- Gig Harbor HS, WSCCA
Hall of Fame Scholastic Program : West Seattle High School
Hall of Fame Rec Program : Tahoma Junior Bears/Maple Valley Raiders
2022 Winners
Hall of Fame Coach : Kellee Wallace, Lynden High School
Hall of Fame Contributor : Tanica Blackwell-Wittig, WSCCA VP, Bellarmine Prep.
2021 Winners
Hall of Fame Contributor : Sheryl Schisler, WSCCA Treasurer
Hall of Fame Contributor : Shana Biggs, WSCCA VP
2020 Winners
Hall of Fame Coach : Kim Westerberg, Enumclaw High School
Hall of Fame Coach : Andy Gault, Bothell High School
Hall of Fame Contributor : Adolfo Capestany ( Emcee DJ )
2019 Winners
Hall of Fame Coach : Jessii Stevens, Mt. Si High School
2018 Winners
Hall of Fame Coach : Stephania Gulliksen , Skyline High School
Hall of Fame Program : Olympic HS
Hall of Fame Contributor : Becki Fleury, Varsity Fashion
2017 Winners
Hall of Fame Recreational Coach : Anne Christiansen, Eastside Dream Elite
Hall of Fame Contributor : Robby Sortore, Varsity
2016 Winners
Hall of Fame Coach : Christoff Elster
Hall of Fame Contributor : Cindy Adsit (WIAA)
2015 Winners
Hall of Fame Coach : Dave Pilcher , Heritage High School
Hall of Fame Program : Connect Cheer All Star Cheer
2014 Winners
Hall of Fame Coach : Tyler Janes, South Elite & Kentwood High School
Hall of Fame Contributor : Kate Grieve ,WSCJA
2013 Winners
Hall of Fame Program : Kentwood High School, Coach Kim Kawachi
Hall of Fame Contributor : Andrew Gustafson ( Emcee DJ )
2012 Winners
Hall of Fame Coach : Nancy Ellen Elster, Ballard High School
Hall of Fame Contributor : Jibreel & Jameel Rayam, ATC
Hall of Fame Contributor : Stephania Lemeshko, WSCJA
2011 Winners
Hall of Fame Coach : Laurie Beaver, Decatur HS
Hall of Fame Contributor : Cindy Pardee, Bellevue HS, WSCCA
2010 Winner
Hall of Fame Contributor : Kiki Bittner, PacWest Competition
2009 Winners
Hall of Fame Coach : Kim Mayer, Hanford High School
Hall of Fame Coach : Kim Kawachi, South Elite, Kentwood HS
Hall of Fame Program : South Elite All Stars, Owner Kim Kawachi
Hall of Fame Program : Galaxy All Stars, Owner Ronda Thomas
Hall of Fame Contributor : Kathy Crowley, Peninsula HS
2008 Winners
Hall of Fame Coach : Kristi Freeman, Olympic High School
Hall of Fame Contributor : Andrea Snyder, Juanita HS, WSCCA, WSCJA
2007 Winners
Hall of Fame Coach : Terry Dixon
Hall of Fame Program : Hanford High School, Coach Kim Mayer
Hall of Fame Contributor : Pam Headridge, WSCCA WSCJA
Hall of Fame Contributor : Susan Fortin
IN THE NATION
BEST STATE ASSOCIATION
Award recognizes outstanding accomplishments, significant growth, philanthropic programs, scholarship support, professional outreach, and/or creative contributions to the spirit industry by a state coaches association.
Washington State Cheer Coaches Association
2010, 2007 and 2008 - WSCCA nominated for Best State Association by Spirit Industry Trade Association.
CHEER LTD
NATIONAL PINNACLE AWARD
2010 - Kathy Crowley, Peninsula High School
2009 - Nancy Ellen Elster, Ballard High School
2009 - Pam Headridge, Oak Harbor High School
2008 - Andrea Snyder, Juanita High School
2008 - Kim Kawachi, Kentwood High School, South Elite
CHEER LTD
NATIONAL 30 UNDER 30 AWARD
2010 - Jessii Stevens - Mt Si High School
2009 - Stephania Lemeshko, Skyline High School
2008 - Tyler Janes, Kentwood High School, South Elite
ALL STAR SUMMIT sponsored by ATC
2011 - Most Improved Program - NV Elite
2011 - Coach of the Year Christina Archer - Northwest Silver Stars
PACWEST AWARDS
2010 - Coach of the Year Millie King - Columbia Cheer Extreme
2009 - Coach of the Year Dave Pilcher - Heritage High School
2008 - Director of the Year Kristin Couch, Connect All Stars
2008 - Lifetime Achievement Award
Pam Headridge, Oak Harbor High School
AMERICAN CHEERLEADER magazine
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT HONOREE
2009 Pam Headridge, Oak Harbor High School Cheer Coach
AMERICAN SCHOOL SPIRIT (UCA National Award)
2010 - Glacier Peak High School, Coach Lisa Zanol 6th Place
2010 - Burlington Edison High School,
Coaches Lindsey Neff & Amber Winsor 9th Place
2010 - Eastside Catholic High School, Coach Ronda Thomas
Community Service Award
2010 - Kentwood High School, Coaches Kim Kawachi & Tyler Janes
Special Recognition
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2009 - Burlington Edison High School 2nd Runner Up
2009 - Omak High School - Outstanding Achievement
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2008 - Hanford High School, Coach Kim Mayer 2nd Runner Up
2008 - Oak Harbor High School, Coach Pam Headridge 3rd Runner Up
2008 - Burlington Edison High School, Coach Lindsey Neff Special Recognition
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2007 - Oak Harbor High School, Coach Pam Headridge
1st Runner Up
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2006 - Oak Harbor High School, Coach Pam Headridge
Special Recognition
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2005 - Hanford High School, Coach Kim Mayer
3rd Place
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2004 - Oak Harbor High School, Coach Pam Headridge
5th Place
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2003 - Oak Harbor High School , Coach Pam Headridge
Finalist
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF HIGH SCHOOLS (NFHS) AWARDS
2010 - 2011 - WA State Spirit Coach - Laurie Beaver
2004 - 2005 - WA State Spirit Coach - Kathy Crowley
2003 - 2004 - Section VIII Spirit Contributor - Sheri Ramsey
2000 - 2001 - Section VIII Spirit Coach - Pam Headridge
NATIONAL CHEERLEADING TEAM OF THE YEAR
(Cheer Ltd National Award)
2007 - Hanford High School
2000 - Oak Harbor High School
NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR
Cheer Ltd National Award)
2005-2006 - Kim Mayer, Hanford High School
2001-2002 - Pam Headridge, Oak Harbor High School
WORLDS
2011 - Connect - 19th - Small Limited Co-ed Level 5
2011 - South Elite - 6th - International Open Co-ed Level 5
2011 - South Elite - 8th - Senior Semi Limited Co-ed Level 5
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2010 - South Elite Coed 5- placed 6th - Coach Kim Kawachi, Tyler Janes
2010 - South Elite All Girl - placed 11th - Coach Kim Kawachi, Tyler Janes
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2009 - Galaxy - Coach Ronda Thomas
2009 - South Elite Sr. Coed International - Coach Kim Kawachi
2009 - South Elite Jr L5 - Coach Kim Kawachi
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2008 - Galaxy Cheer Lg Sr 5 - Coach Ronda Thomas
2008 - Galaxy Cheer Lg Jr 5 - Coach Ronda Thomas
WON - 2008 - South Elite Lg Sr International - Coach Kim Kawachi
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2007 - Galaxy Lg Sr 5 - FINALS - 18th out of 27 - Coach Ronda Thomas
2007 - South Elite Sm. Sr Co-Ed 5 - FINALS - 30 out 31- Coach Kim Kawachi
INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL ALL LEVELS GRAND CHAMPIONS
2011 - Action Athletics Sharks
2010 - Action Athletics Sharks
UNITED SPIRIT ASSOCIATION NATIONALS
2009 - Heritage HS, Coach Dave Pilcher
National Coed Intermediate Champions
2006 - Oak Harbor HS, Coaches Pam Headridge & Tammy Carlson
National Coed Intermediate Champions
CHEER BIZ magazine
Dec. 2009 issue - West Coast Extreme, Coach/Owner David Long
Dec. 2009 issue - South Elite gym, Coach/Owner Kim Kawachi
Oct. 2008 issue - Connect, Coach/Owner Kristin Couch
CHEER COACH AND ADVISOR magazine
Dec. 2008 issue - Pam Headridge, Oak Harbor High School
AMERICAN CHEERLEADER magazine
"Come On Crowd, Shout It Out", by Kathleen Hager, American Cheerleader magazine, August, 2011. Eastside Catholic, winner of AC's Spirit Week photo essay contest. Coach Ronda Thomas
June 2011 issue - Eastside Dream Elite Highlands featured in June 2011
American Cheerleader magazine CLICK HERE to read the article. Coach Anne Taylor.
"Passion with a Purpose", by Brittany Geragotelis, about Pam Headridge,
The 2011 American Cheerleader Coach's Handbook
NCA 2010 Management Award - Kathy Crowley
