ARLINGTON, Texas – Eight athletes from the 2026 Junior Gold Championships have been selected to receive the David Dahms Sportsmanship Award.

The winners were determined by the USBC Youth Advisory Group based on nominations received from participants at this year’s Junior Gold Championships, which was held across 10 bowling centers in the Greater Minneapolis area in July.

The David Dahms Sportsmanship Award is given to competitors who best exemplify sportsmanship, leadership, positive attitude and enthusiasm during the Junior Gold Championships. The honor is awarded to one male and one female participant in each division.

Each winner in the 12-and-under (U12), U14, U16 and U18 divisions receives a 100-point SMART scholarship. The 2026 winners are:

12-and-under division
      • Girls: Jade Campbell, Valdosta, Ga.
      • Boys: Carson Wilkerson, Hopewell, Va.

14-and-under division
      • Girls: Mila Collins, Springfield, Mo.
      • Boys: Asa Wilson-Perry, Columbus, Ohio.

16-and-under division
      • Girls: Zoey Millett, Chesapeake, Va.
      • Boys: Holden Wellman, Gastonia, N.C.

18-and-under division
      • Girls: Emma Eder, Springfield, Va.
      • Boys: Aaron Moore, Fort Lee, Va.

The award is named for David Dahms, who was instrumental in the development and launch of the Junior Gold program.