National Yo-Yo Contest Awards Dinner

Support the National Yo-Yo Contest by attending the
Awards Dinner and keep contest registration free!

Come to the Awards Dinner and be a part of World Records attempts, the presentation of the Museum Awards and other honorary awards given to individuals who have contributed significantly to the yo-yo community.

At 7pm, following the conclusion of the National Yo-Yo Contest the Awards Dinner will take place at Manzanita Hall. Driving maps will be available at the contest.

We strongly encourage everyone to make reservations in advance for the Awards Dinner by purchasing tickets online through Bird in Hand or by calling (530) 893-1414 x24.

In addition to World Record attempts, the following Museum Awards are presented:

The Donald F. Duncan Family Award for Industry Excellence is awarded to an individual for quality innovation, production, or promotion that advances the quality of the sport

The National Achievement Award is bestowed upon the person who's effort successfully improves the sport, and positively influences the industry.

The Sitton Sportsmanship Award is bestowed upon the person who exemplifies the best in sportsmanship and aids others to learn these qualities.

The National League Merit Award is given to the individual who best serves and supports the league as a contest promoter or facilitator.

The Holiday Inn Best Junior Player Award is presented to the highest scoring player aged 12 or younger in this years National Contest.

The Best Girl Player Award is given to the highest placing female player at this years National Contest.

The Trick Innovator of the Year Award is named by past winners of the award and given to the player who has been an important creative developer of influential new yo-yo tricks.

The Most Inspirational Player Award is conferred on an individual selected by the judges who is an inspiration to other players as this years National Contest.

The Extreme Spin National Cup Award is given to the player who has scored the highest in combined finishes in the Open division of this years Regional Contest. 2005 is the premier year for this award.

The ticket price for the Awards Dinner is $20. Your paid attendance at the Awards Dinner allows contest registration to be free. $14 of the dinner ticket purchase price is tax deductible.

If you purchase tickets online, your credit card will be billed through Bird in Hand, but all of the proceeds go to the National Yo-Yo Contest.

Please note that refunds cannot be issued for dinner tickets so please coordinate with friends, family, or team members when purchasing tickets.

Remember, your paid attendance at the awards dinner allows registration for the National Yo-Yo Contest to be free.