ORSO Awards
The Ontario Rope Skipping Organization is proud to award four (4) exemplary individuals with awards each year at the Provincial Championship.
Deadline for the ORSO Awards is March 15 each year.
All nominations and applications can be sent to the ORSO Awards Committee at awards@orso.on.ca.
Kelly Davison Memorial Award
Each year, the Kelly Davidson Memorial Award is presented to an athlete who is nominated and exemplifies the sportsmanship, leadership and dedication to the sport and their community Kelly was known for.
Kelly Davidson left her mark on the Jump Rope World. She was an eager participant and was filled with Jump Rope Spirit. I was very fortunate to have coached Kelly. Although she seemed quiet and calm, she had a certain drive to try her hardest and do her best as an individual and a teammate. When she was out on the competition floor, her motivation and hard work was an example for everyone to follow. She amazed me.
Ashley Colasanti
Becky L’Homme Memorial Award
The Becky L’Homme Memorial Award is awarded each year at the provincial championships. It is presented to a coach who exemplifies the leadership and dedication to the sport and their community.
This award is named after the late Becky L’Homme former athlete, and more recently dedicated coach. Becky was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis as a young child, and fought the disease for 25 years. Although she was battling CF Becky was dedicated to the sport of skipping. She attended practices and always pushed the skippers to their best potential. Becky’s heart made her the coach she was, it was most important to her that the kids enjoy and have fun first & foremost, even at competition.
Bonnie Popov Spirit Award
The recipient must show enthusiasm for the sport through coaching, judging, or other activities. This award is limited to non-competitive athletes, coaches, assistant coaches, parents, managers and volunteers.
The Bonnie Popov Spirit award is awarded each year at the provincial championships. It is presented to an individual who exemplifies the “Spirit of Jump Rope”. The award is named after Bonnie Popov, a past president of ORSO, for her great dedication and enthusiasm for Jump Rope.
ORSO Scholarship Application
The Ontario Rope Skipping Organization is proud to sponsor one scholarship of $1000.00 for an athlete graduating from secondary school who continues their education at either a college or university.
Past Award Recipients
Kelly Davidson Memorial Award
| Year | Recipient | Club Member |
| 2023 | Meghan Booth | Jumpsations |
| 2022 | ||
| 2021 | ||
| 2020 | ||
| 2019 | Stephanie Weeks | Independent |
| 2018 | Ellory Bruce | Capital Jumpers |
| 2017 | Eilea Given | Independant |
| 2016 | Capital Jumpers | |
| 2015 | Taryn Alway Mathers | Lincoln Leapers |
| 2014 | Laura Featherstone | Brampton Arco Ropers |
| 2013 | Natasha Hildebrand | Lincoln Leapers |
| 2012 | Jenna Watson | Brampton Acro Ropers |
| 2010 | Mariah Bailey | Kiwanis Boys & Girls Club |
| 2009 | Devin Braun | Lincoln Leapers |
| 2008 | Craig Davidson | Jumping Jacks |
| 2007 | Matt Delory | |
| 2006 | Cameron MacQuarrie | Essex Energizers |
| 2005 | Candace Colasanti | Jump Rope X-treme |
Becky L’Homme Memorial Award
| Year | Recipient | Member Club |
| 2023 | Amanda Taylor | Jumpsations |
| 2022 | ||
| 2021 | No nominations | No nominations |
| 2020 | Shannon Fox | Jumpsations |
| 2019 | Rebecca Simpson | Lincoln Leapers |
| 2018 | Kathleen O’Callaghan | Brampton Acro Ropers |
| 2017 | Brittany Harding | Jumpsations |
| 2016 | Vicki Van Gent | Essex Energizers |
| 2015 | Kaitlyn Simpson | Lakehead University Jump Rope |
| 2014 | Shawnna McGill | SOAR |
| 2013 | Carly Simpson | Lincoln Leapers |
| 2012 | Sandy Kish | Hamilton Hoppers |
| 2011 | Kristine Melloh | Lincoln Leapers |
| 2010 | Jamie Smith | Lincoln Leapers |
| 2009 | Samantha Armstrong | Jumping Jacks |
| 2008 | Leanne Melloh | Jumpsations |
Bonnie Popov Spirit Award
| Year | Recipient | Member Club |
| 2023 | Bonnie Marquis | Brampton Acro Ropers |
| 2022 | ||
| 2021 | Chad LeCoure | Capital Jumpers |
| 2020 | Anita Casella | Jumpsations |
| 2019 | Glenn Wilson | Hamilton Hoppers |
| 2018 | Julia Whyte | Brampton Acro Ropers |
| 2017 | Shannon Strickland | ORSO Treasurer |
| 2016 | Anita Thompson | Jumpsations |
| 2015 | Susan Hrycyna | SOAR |
| 2014 | Brad Ciancio | Lincoln Leapers |
| 2013 | Tom Featherstone | Brampton Acro Ropers |
| 2012 | Gary Regis | Hamilton Hoppers |
| 2011 | Tim Segato | TriCity Trixstars |
| 2010 | Bob Gillies | Brampton Acro Ropers |
| 2009 | Don Bruce | Brampton Acro Ropers |
| 2008 | Mary Kish | Hamilton Hoppers |
| 2007 | Jan Smith | Jumpsations |
| 2006 | Shannon Fox | Jumpsations |
| 2005 | Craig Crawford | Jumpsations |
ORSO Scholarship
| Year | Recipient | Member Club |
| 2024 | Hannah Miller | Lincoln Leapers |
| 2023 | Tia Bellaire | Essex Energizers |
| 2022 | Abby Rorison | Lincoln Leapers |
| 2021 | Sophia Stadler | Lincoln Leapers |
| 2020 | Elisa Casella | Jumpsations |
| 2019 | Cassia Attard | Jumpsations |
| 2018 | Taylor Lanosky | Lincoln Leapers |
| 2017 | Sydney van Engelen | Brampton Acro Ropers |
| 2016 | Grace Jubenville | Essex Energizers |
| 2015 | Samantha East | Hamilton Hoppers |