Industry Award Recipients
Industry Awards Recipients
Every year, we recognize industry leaders and give them the spotlight they deserve! Learn more about our awards and the recipients below!
Lifetime Achievement Award
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Jeff Metzger 2025
- Founder of Kids First Sports Center - over 50 years
- Creator of Kids First Village - one of the largest Sports/Arts/Education facilities in the world
- Founder of Boot Camp - the longest running business education training event
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Laurie Lawrence 2025
- Infants to Internationals
- International Swimming Hall of Fame
- World Wide Swim Schools
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Patti Komara 2024
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Ross Gage 2023
Hall of Fame
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Julie Zancanaro 2025
- Pediatric Occupational Therapist
- International Swimming Hall of Fame
- The #1 authority in the world on Infant Aquatic
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Randy Sikora 2025
- Owner and founder of USA Competitions, Boca Twisters Gymnastics and American Twisters
- Co-Founder of the IACDP
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Lorraine Currie 2024
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Dr. Nancy Bates 2024
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Cheer Athletics 2023
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Lynn Ledford 2023
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Misty Lown 2023
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Cindy & Dave Tonnesen 2023
Outstanding Contribution
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Jennifer Evans 2025
- 2020: President of Kids First, in partnership with Jeff Metzger
- Presenter at The Metzger Small Business BOOT CAMP and USA Gymnastics Regional/National Congresses
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Robyn Jorgensen 2025
- Griffith University - Adding Capital to Young Australians (2013)
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Tiffany Mills 2025
- Founder of Mosaic Diversity Consulting
- 20 years of dedicated experience to the world of gymnastics coaching and program direction
- Fosters diversity and cultivates an environment of inclusivity.
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Sally & Edward Poveromo 2024
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Theo Millward 2024
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Cecilia Rubio 2023
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Christopher Korotky 2023
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John Mitchell 2023
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Miren Oca 2023
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Cindy & Dave Tonnesen 2023