PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Rutgers gymnastics celebrated the 2024 season with its annual banquet at SHI Stadium in April. The Scarlet Knights handed out its 2024 awards, letterwinner jackets, and class gifts before sharing remarks to and from the senior class of gymnasts.

Hardest Worker

Awarded to the hardest working gymnast as voted on by teammates

Calah Newman

Pom Pom Award

Awarded to a student-athlete who has collected the most "pom poms" throughout the season, handed out each day during the season for exceptional effort

Rachael Riley

Big Ten Sportsmanship Award

Myra Daniels

Captains Award

Awarded to those individual gymnasts who have been elected as a meet captain during the 2024 season

Emily Wood, Jacqueline Manifold, Myra Daniels, Stephanie Zannella, Emily Leese, and Gabrielle Dildy

Stick Queen

Awarded to the gymnast with the most stuck landings during the 2024 season

Emily Leese

9.9 Award

Awarded to the gymnasts who score a 9.9 throughout the year

Emily Leese, Gabrielle Dildy, Rachael Riley, Avery Balser, Stephanie Zannella, Maya Jones, Jacqueline Manifold, and Valentina Lorente-Garcia

Comeback Award

Awarded to a gymnast for overcoming adversity and achieving an amazing accomplishment

Rachael Riley

100% Award

Awarded to the gymnasts who hit 100 percent of their routines in an event

Avery Balser, Stephanie Zannella, Emily Leese, Valentina Lorente-Garcia, and Gabrielle Dildy

Most Improved Gymnast

Awarded to the underclassman who demonstrates commitment to the sport, willingness to learn, and improved skills and consistency

Gabrielle Dildy

Coaches Appreciation Award

Awarded to the gymnast who has gone above and beyond to help the team and coaches out in some way

Calah Newman

Chrystal Chollet-Norton Award

Dedicated award in recognition of hard work, positive attitude, the ability to persevere and a commitment to Rutgers gymnastics

Stephanie Zannella

Scholar-Athlete Award

Jaidyn Raby

Most Valuable Gymnast

Gabrielle Dildy