AAI Award

Announcing the 2024 AAI Award Finalists…

1. Luisa Blanco | University of Alabama
2. Haleigh Bryant | Louisiana State University
3. Audrey Davis | University of Oklahoma
4. Maile O’Keefe | University of Utah
5. Gabby Wilson | University of Michigan
6. Raena Worley | University of Kentucky

Congratulations to the final 6 gymnasts nominated for the 2024 American Award! This prestigious honor is a testament to your hard work and dedication. The winner will be announced at the 2024 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth, Texas.

2024 Nominees!

For over 40 years, AAI has proudly presented the AAI Award, honoring the most outstanding senior female gymnast in the country. Often likened to the Heisman Trophy for Women’s Gymnastics, this prestigious award has become a symbol of excellence in the sport.

“It’s been an incredible privilege to witness and be a part of the impact the AAI Award has on these exceptional individuals over the past 20 years,” said Lisa Ebersole, Marketing Manager for AAI. “The AAI Award is more than just an honor; it’s a testament to the dedication and passion for the sport. I’m excited to see how the AAI Award continues to evolve and recognize even more outstanding individuals in the years to come.”

The AAI Award is a coach’s award, facilitated by AAI. Each year, head coaches are invited to submit nominations for the candidates they believe deserve this recognition. This year, an impressive 50 athletes were nominated, showcasing the depth of talent in women’s gymnastics.

The 2024 AAI Nominees are:

1. Shania Adams | University of Alabama
2. Alyssa Al-Ashari | Northern Illinois University
3. Courtney Blackson | Boise State University
4. Luisa Blanco | University of Alabama
5. Raisa Boris | Eastern Michigan University
6. Brianna Brooks | Utah state University
7. Aria Brusch | Auburn University
8. Haleigh Bryant | Louisiana State University
9. Chae Campbell | University of California, Los Angeles
10. Audrey Davis | University of Oklahoma
11. Kinsey Davis | University of Nebraska
12. Brooke Donabedian | Temple University
13. Katie Finnegan | University of Georgia
14. Margzetta Frazier | University of California, Los Angeles
15. Gianna Gerdes | University of Minnesota
16. Kylie Gorgenyi | University of New Hampshire
17. Gayla Griswold | Lindenwood University
18. Malia Hargrove | University of Arizona
19. Olivia Hollingsworth | Auburn University
20. Mya Hooten | University of Minnesota
21. Jessica Hutchinson | University of Denver
22. Maddie Johnston | Penn State University
23. Skylar Killough-Wilhelm | University of Washington
24. Angelica Labat | Illinois State University
25. Ellie Lazzari | University of Florida
26. Emily Leese | Rutgers University
27. Andi Li | University of California
28. Lauren Macpherson | San Jose State University
29. Alondra Maldonado | Talladega College
30. Chloe Negrete | North Carolina State University
31. Victoria Nguyen | University of Florida
32. Maile O’Keefe | University of Utah
33. Nya Reed | University of California, Los Angeles
34. Payton Richards | University of Florida
35. Elease Rollins | Brigham Young University
36. Jensen Scalzo | University of Arkansas
37. Hannah Scharf | Arizona State University
38. Sienna Schreiber | University of Missouri
39. Emma Silberman | University of Maryland
40. Ragan Smith | University of Oklahoma
41. Cassie Stevens | Auburn University
42. Mia Takekawa | University of Illinois
43. Megan Teter | Ball State University
44. Lauren Thomas | Iowa State University
45. Hallie Thompson | University of North Carolina
46. Rebecca Wells | Clemson University
47. Chloe Widner | Stanford University
48. Gabby Wilson | University of Michigan
49. Daisy Woodring | Texas Woman’s University
50. Raena Worley | University of Kentucky

AAI is proud to support NCAA Gymnastics and recognizes the achievements and dedication of all the AAI Award Finalists as well as all gymnasts within the sport.