COACH OF THE YEAR 2026
We want to recognize the hard work and dedication of our fabulous coaches! We will be accepting nomination letters up until February 3rd, 2027. Nominating someone is completely free! All you need to do is send an email to info@cheerexpo.com with the following information:
• Name of coach
• Team(s) they coach
• Your name and contact information
• Why you feel this coach deserves some recognition
This part is up to you and can include (but is not limited to) number of years coaching, effects on your gym/school/organization or the cheerleading community as a whole, effects on you personally, battles won and lost, how she/he handles difficult situations, organizational skills, etc. There is no minimum or maximum length but the more information you provide the better. You can also submit nominations from more than one person.
The winner will receive a plaque, a banner and bragging rights for the year! The winner will be announced during one of the awards ceremonies during the competition.
Past Recipients
2026: Amber Lee Buott
Legacy Cheer Atlantic
2025: Hailey Dwyer
Cape Power Cheerleading
2024: Angelique (Leaky) Beals
Halifax Cheer Elite
2023: Allie Gorman &
Jenn Arsenault
Port City Elite
2022: Omnicron
2021: Pfizer & Moderna
2020: COVID-19
2019: Kat Dickeson
Capital City Elite
2018: Nancy Ward
Max Force Athletics
2017: Kelly Whittleton
Halifax Cheer Elite
2016: Jana Nickerson &
Ashley Astephen
West Halifax Cheer
2015: Mary Gonzales
Truro Cheer Club
2014: Nadine Brown
Integrity Cheer Elite
2013: Megan Shepherd
Annapolis Valley Cheer Club
2012: Shannon Samson
Richmond Cheer Athletics
2011: Amy Small
Terra Nova Elite
2010: Joy Mitchell
East Coast Spirit
2009: Tara Rudderham
Cape Power Cheerleading
2008: Chris Cunningham
Cheer Extreme /
Cole Harbour High
2007: Jill Whittleton
Halifax Cheer Elite
2006: Wendy MacKay
Dartmouth High School /
Dartmouth Cheer Force