This past Saturday, September 27, 2025, the Gymnastics BC community gathered at the Element Vancouver Metrotown Hotel to celebrate the incredible achievements, dedication, and contributions of the 2024-25 season. The 2025 Gymnastics BC Awards and Scholarships Celebration was a night filled with inspiring stories, heartfelt recognition, and well-deserved honours for athletes, coaches, judges, and community leaders across the province.

Gymnastics BC congratulates all of this year’s award recipients!

2025 Scholarship Recipients

Each year, Gymnastics BC proudly provides financial support to student-athletes pursuing post-secondary education. Scholarships are awarded based on athletic and academic accomplishments, community involvement, gymnastics backgrounds, reference letters, and personal essays.

This year, three outstanding recipients were recognized:

Brooklyn Stobbe (VIP Gymsports)
Brooklyn has been involved in gymnastics for more than a decade, proudly representing Team BC at both the Western Canadian Championships and Canadian Championships in Trampoline Gymnastics. Alongside her athletic accomplishments, she has been deeply involved in her club and community as a coach and volunteer, supporting younger athletes and school programs. A graduate of Chemainus Secondary School (2023), she is now pursuing a Bachelor of Kinesiology at Vancouver Island University, with aspirations of becoming a physiotherapist or orthopaedic specialist.

Annabelle Price (VIP Gymsports)
Beginning in artistic gymnastics and later excelling in trampoline, Annabelle is a two-time Provincial Athlete of the Year in Trampoline who represented Team BC at the 2024 Western Canada Cup and captured multiple podium finishes at the GymBC Championships. A graduate of Alberni District Secondary School, she was consistently on the Principal’s Roll and named among the top academic graduates. She will attend the University of Alberta to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, with future plans to become a neuropsychologist.

Logan Velisek (Vancouver Phoenix Gymnastics)
Training at Vancouver Phoenix Gymnastics since the age of five, Logan has represented Team BC at the Western Canadian Championships and was honoured with the 2024 Sev Heiberg Award. In addition to his athletic success, Logan is a MAG judge and coach-in-training. Throughout high school, he balanced nearly 30 hours of training each week in gymnastics and ringette, earning MVP and top scorer awards along the way. A graduate of Prince of Wales Secondary (2025), Logan will attend the University of British Columbia to pursue a Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering.

2025 Special Recognition of Excellence Award

This award is presented only on select occasions to recognize individuals whose contributions stand at the highest level.

Michael D. Hood – Michael’s journey in gymnastics began as an athlete before evolving into an extraordinary coaching, judging, and leadership career. Over three decades, he has coached athletes to national and international success, judged at major events including the 2023 Pan American Games, co-founded Jump Gymnastics, and now serves as a faculty member in the Sport Science Department at Douglas College. His impact on gymnastics in BC is immeasurable, and GymBC is proud to recognize his remarkable contributions with this honour.

2025 Members of Distinction

The Members of Distinction Award is presented to individuals whose long-term commitment and contributions have greatly benefited gymnastics in BC. This year, four members were recognized:

Curt De Wolff – A dedicated trampoline coach whose career spans more than 25 years, Curt has led athletes to success on the world stage, including World Championships, World Games, and the 2021 Olympic Games.

Samantha Smith – An internationally decorated trampoline athlete, Pan Am Games champion, Olympian, and world record holder, now serving young athletes as a physiotherapist.

Zachary Clay – A longtime member of the Canadian MAG National Team who made history with Team Canada at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Jen Olthoff – A visionary leader and coach who has shaped White Rock Gymnastics into a thriving two-location community hub while contributing extensively to provincial programs.

2025 Life Member Awards

The Life Member Award is GymBC’s highest honour, recognizing individuals who have devoted their life’s work to bettering gymnastics in BC. This year, two new Life Members were inducted:

Norme Rowe – A lifelong gymnast, coach, and FIG judge with more than 50 years of contributions, including national-level judging, service on the MTC, and decades of leadership within Surrey Gymnastics.

Jodie Hinks – A dedicated coach and mentor whose decades of work with Prince George Gymnastics and the broader northern BC community have inspired generations of athletes and coaches alike.

Re-Named Awards Announcement for 2026

The Trampoline Gymnastics Technical Committee (TGTC) has approved a motion to rename two of its awards in recognition of individuals who have made a lasting impact on our community.

We are proud to introduce:

The Devyn Gale Coaching Impact Award (formerly the TG Coaching Impact Award)

The Tamara O’Brien Award (formerly the Female High Performance Athlete of the Year)

Thank You

The celebration would not have been possible without the incredible support of our partners and community:

Element Vancouver Metrotown Hotel – for their exceptional hospitality in hosting us once again.

Raffle Donors & Entertainment Team – for their generous contributions and energy that lit up the night.

Sam Laliberte – our outstanding Master of Ceremonies.

Cakewalk Media – for capturing the evening’s most memorable moments.

Sport Burnaby – for their continued support as event sponsor.

And finally, thank you to everyone who joined us, from across the province, to celebrate the achievements of our community!

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