PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WCGA) proudly announced the recipients of its 2026 Division III Regional Awards, honoring excellence across collegiate gymnastics on April 15. These prestigious awards recognize outstanding achievement and leadership in coaching, athletic performance, and administration across the sport.

Ithaca College senior Grace Murray was selected as the Division III East Region Gymnast of the Year after producing one of the best seasons in IC's history. Murray won the national title on floor with a score of 9.850 and finished fifth on vault with 9.775. Throughout the season, Murray finished within the top five 18 times on vault and floor and posted 18 routines over 9.700. She was already named NCGA East Region Gymnast of the Year, to go along with being selected as WCGA First Team All-Amerian.

The WCGA presents awards annually in each of the six NCAA Division I regions, as well as in Division II and Division III (East and West), reflecting the depth of talent and dedication throughout the collegiate gymnastics community.

"These honors represent the commitment, creativity, and drive that embody collegiate gymnastics." Said Casey Jo MacPherson, Chair of the WCGA Board of Directors. "We're proud to recognize this year's honorees and applaud the lasting contributions they've made to their teams, their schools, and the gymnastics community as a whole.

Award recipients will be formally recognized at the WCGA Annual Meeting later this year.