Each year at the National YoYo Contest, the National YoYo Museum gives out several additional awards during the course of the event. These awards recognize outstanding individuals for their contributions to many different aspects of the art and sport of yoyo play. This year’s winners:

Best Girl Player

Stephanie Haight

Best Junior Player

Angelo Aguirre

Most Inspirational Player

Ky Zizan (Werrd)

National Achievement Award

Steve Brown (YoYoNews.com)

Industry Excellence Award

Ernest Kaiser (General-Yo)

National League Merit Award

Brian Cabildo (Glasseye)

Mark Sitton Sportsmanship Award

Patrick Borgerding (YoYoFactory)

Trick Innovator Of The Year

Zach Gormley (CLYW)