Gymnastics Celebrates 2026 Team at Banquet
Apr 27 | Women's Gymnastics
PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Rutgers gymnastics celebrated the 2026 season with its annual banquet at the Rutgers Club. The Scarlet Knights celebrated a historic 2026 campaign that saw them finish No. 26 in the country and advance to the Regional Semifinals of the NCAA Lexington Regional, where they defeated No. 16 Kentucky on its home floor.
Captains Award
Awarded to the three team captains
Emily Leese, Gabrielle Dildy, Rachael Riley
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
Campbell Earley
Hardest Worker Award
As voted on by teammates
Donna Uhlenberg
Stick Queen
Awarded to the gymnast with the most stuck landings during the 2026 season
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
Vivienne Larsen
Most Improved Gymnast
Awarded to the underclassman who demonstrates commitment to the sport, willingness to learn, and improved skills and consistency
Campbell Earley
Big Ten Sportsmanship Award
Selected by coaches for Big Ten recognition
Emily Leese
Chrystal Chollet-Norton Award
Dedicated award in recognition of hard work, positive attitude, the ability to persevere and a commitment to Rutgers gymnastics
Kimmi Shiau
9.9 Award
Awarded to the gymnasts who score a 9.9 throughout the year
Donno Uhlenberg (floor), Elliot Goldsmith (floor), Emily Leese (vault, floor), Delaney Adrian (Bars), Gabrielle Dildy (vault, bars, floor)
100% Award
Awarded to the gymnasts who earn a 9.7 or above in all meets (at least four meets competed in)
Donna Uhlenberg (floor), Delaney Adrian (floor), Gabrielle Dildy (vault, floor, bars)
Comeback Award
Awarded to a gymnast for overcoming adversity and achieving an amazing accomplishment
Emily Leese
Scholar-Athlete Award
Matis Rains
Most Valuable Gymnast
Gabrielle Dildy
Gallery: Gymnastics 2026 Team Banquet
