The Midwest Independent Conference (MIC) is a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I, II and III women's gymnastics conference. [citation needed] The MIC was established in 1991 for schools that sponsor women's gymnastics teams, but do not have women's gymnastics as a sponsored sport in their primary conferences. The NCAA championships in women's gymnastics is a non-divisional championship; meaning athletes or teams from any division can qualify.
Midwest Independent Conference| Association | NCAA |
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| Founded | 1991 |
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| Sports fielded |
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| Division | NC |
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| No. of teams | 4 |
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| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois |
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| Region | Midwest & South U.S. |
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Although the conference has four teams, they are from all three divisions, and the NCAA does not recognize it.[citation needed]
Conference champions
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Sources: UIC Women's gymnastics archives [7], Google MIC website [8]
| Year
|
Champion
|
Score
|
Host
|
| 2024
|
Lindenwood
|
196.075
|
Lindenwood
|
| 2023
|
Illinois State
|
196.375
|
Southeast Missouri
|
| 2022
|
Texas Woman's
|
195.750
|
Texas Woman's
|
| 2021
|
Lindenwood
|
195.575
|
Illinois State
|
| 2020
|
Lindenwood*
|
|
|
| 2019
|
Illinois Chicago (tie)
|
195.350
|
Centenary
|
| Lindenwood (tie)
|
| 2018
|
Lindenwood
|
195.225
|
Lindenwood
|
| 2017
|
Lindenwood
|
194.675
|
Illinois Chicago
|
| 2016
|
Lindenwood
|
194.925
|
Southeast Missouri
|
| 2015
|
Lindenwood
|
195.800
|
Texas Woman's
|
| 2014
|
Southeast Missouri
|
195.275
|
Illinois State
|
| 2013
|
Illinois Chicago
|
195.600
|
Centenary
|
| 2012
|
Illinois State
|
194.800
|
Illinois Chicago
|
| 2011
|
Southeast Missouri
|
193.775
|
Southeast Missouri
|
| 2010
|
Texas Woman's
|
193.275
|
Texas Woman's
|
| 2009
|
Southeast Missouri
|
193.825
|
Illinois State
|
| 2008
|
Illinois Chicago
|
193.850
|
Centenary
|
| 2007
|
Illinois Chicago
|
193.900
|
Illinois Chicago
|
| 2006
|
Texas Woman's
|
193.200
|
Southeast Missouri
|
| 2005
|
Illinois Chicago
|
194.200
|
Texas Woman's
|
| 2004
|
Illinois Chicago
|
194.200
|
Illinois State
|
| 2003
|
Illinois Chicago
|
196.575
|
Centenary
|
| 2002
|
Illinois Chicago
|
196.250
|
Illinois Chicago
|
| 2001
|
Illinois State
|
193.700
|
Winona State
|
| 2000
|
Illinois Chicago
|
194.000
|
Southeast Missouri
|
| 1999
|
Illinois Chicago
|
193.900
|
—
|
| 1998
|
Illinois Chicago
|
193.475
|
—
|
| 1997
|
Southeast Missouri
|
194.950
|
—
|
| 1996
|
Southeast Missouri
|
191.925
|
—
|
| 1995
|
Illinois Chicago
|
195.525
|
—
|
| 1994
|
Illinois Chicago
|
190.700
|
—
|
| 1993
|
Northern Illinois
|
189.500
|
—
|
| 1992
|
Northern Illinois
|
189.150
|
—
|
| 1991
|
Southeast Missouri
|
190.150
|
—
|
* The 2020 season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the conference championship (scheduled to take place at Illinois State) did not occur. The regular season title was determined by National Qualifying Score (NQS).
| Year
|
Name
|
Institution
|
| 2023
|
Angelica Labat
|
Illinois State
|
| 2022
|
Angelica Labat
|
Illinois State
|
| 2021
|
Angelica Labat
|
Illinois State
|
| 2020
|
Anna Kaziska
|
Southeast Missouri
|
| 2019
|
Kayla Baddeley
|
Illinois Chicago
|
| 2018
|
Gabrielle Cooke
|
Illinois State
|
| 2017
|
Mikailla Northern
|
Illinois Chicago
|
| 2016
|
Alexis Brawner
|
Southeast Missouri
|
| 2015
|
Valeri Ingui
|
Lindenwood
|
| 2014
|
Catherine Dion
|
Illinois Chicago
|
| 2013
|
Chantel Turk
|
Illinois Chicago
|
| 2012
|
Andrea Skala
|
Illinois Chicago
|
| 2011
|
Erica Schick
|
Illinois State
|
| 2010
|
Rashonda Cannie
|
Texas Woman's
|
| 2009
|
Rikara Turner
|
Southeast Missouri
|
| 2008
|
Annie Kachman
|
Illinois Chicago
|
| 2007
|
Annie Kachman
|
Illinois Chicago
|
| 2006
|
Sandra Blake
|
Southeast Missouri
|
| 2005
|
Tara Boldt
|
Southeast Missouri
|
| Jennifer O'Neil
|
Illinois Chicago
|
Senior Athlete of the Year
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| Year
|
Name
|
Institution
|
| 2023
|
Alix Pierce
|
Texas Woman's
|
| 2022
|
Anna Kaziska
|
Southeast Missouri
|
| 2021
|
Sierra Ponder
|
Centenary
|
| 2020
|
Cami Bea Austin
|
Centenary
|
| Gabrielle Cooke
|
Illinois State
|
| Ryan Henry
|
Lindenwood
|
| 2019
|
Mikailla Northern
|
Illinois Chicago
|
| 2018
|
Schyler Jones
|
Texas Woman's
|
| Kierstin Sokolowski
|
Lindenwood
|
| 2017
|
Ashley Thomas
|
Southeast Missouri
|
| 2016
|
Amanda Mohler
|
Illinois State
|
| 2015
|
Spencer Jones
|
Texas Woman's
|
| 2014
|
Catherine Dion
|
Illinois Chicago
|
| 2013
|
Tori Sarantakis
|
Illinois State
|
| 2012
|
Andrea Skala
|
Illinois Chicago
|
| 2011
|
Christina Sundgren
|
Southeast Missouri
|
| 2010
|
Andrea Orris
|
Illinois State
|
| 2009
|
|
|
| 2008
|
Meredith Smith
|
Centenary
|
| 2007
|
Courtney Arno
|
Texas Woman's
|
| 2006
|
Veronique Meunier
|
Illinois Chicago
|
|
|
|
| 2005
|
Jackie Jaworowicz
|
Illinois Chicago
|
Newcomer of the Year
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| Year
|
Name
|
Institution
|
| 2023
|
Nirel Bart-Williams
|
Illinois State
|
| 2022
|
Alana Laster
|
Illinois State
|
| 2021
|
Madeline Gose
|
Texas Woman's
|
| 2020
|
Angelica Labat
|
Illinois State
|
| 2019
|
Anna Kaziska
|
Southeast Missouri
|
| 2018
|
Kayla Baddeley
|
Illinois Chicago
|
| 2017
|
Bria Northrup
|
Texas Woman's
|
| 2016
|
Mikailla Northern
|
Illinois Chicago
|
| 2015
|
Schyler Jones
|
Texas Woman's
|
| Kierstin Sokolowski
|
Lindenwood
|
| 2014
|
Alyssa Tucker
|
Southeast Missouri
|
| 2013
|
Taylor Penzien
|
Southeast Missouri
|
| 2012
|
Spencer Jones
|
Texas Woman's
|
| 2011
|
Cynthia Lemieux-Guilemette
|
Illinois Chicago
|
| 2010
|
Chantel Turk
|
Illinois Chicago
|
| 2009
|
Rashonda Cannie
|
Texas Woman's
|
| 2008
|
DeAvera Todd
|
Illinois Chicago
|
| 2007
|
Rikara Turner
|
Southeast Missouri
|
| 2006
|
Sandra Blake
|
Southeast Missouri
|
| 2005
|
Alison Ezell
|
Southeast Missouri
|
| Ashley Howe
|
Illinois Chicago
|
| Year
|
Name
|
Institution
|
| 2023
|
Gayla Griswold
|
Lindenwood
|
| 2022
|
Isabel Goyco
|
Texas Woman's
|
| 2021
|
Kyndall Baze
|
Lindenwood
|
| 2020
|
Dorothy Mims
|
Centenary
|
| 2019
|
Erin Alderman
|
Texas Woman's
|
Nominees for Woman of the Year must have a minimum of a 3.25 GPA and have been a member of the gymnastics team for three years. The candidate must also write a personal statement of 250 words or fewer about how her experiences as a scholar, an athlete and a leader, on her campus and in the community, have influenced her life and empowered her to have a positive impact on the world.
Sylvia Keiter Memorial Award
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| Year
|
Name
|
Institution
|
| 2024
|
Elli Brownfield
|
Lindenwood
|
| 2023
|
Emma Lavelle
|
Centenary
|
| 2022
|
Makenzie Marciniak
|
Southeast Missouri
|
| 2021
|
Aleah Turon
|
Lindenwood
|
| 2020
|
Sierra Ponder
|
Centenary
|
| 2019
|
Mikailla Northern
|
Illinois Chicago
|
The Sylvia Keiter Memorial Award was established in 2019 in memory of the former Centenary gymnast, who was tragically killed while stopped to help a motorist in need. It recognizes the athlete who best exemplifies the characteristics of work ethic, dedication, encouragement, loyalty, selflessness, leading vocally and by example, and making a positive impact on everyone she meets.
Head Coach of the Year
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| Year
|
Name
|
Institution
|
| 2023
|
Ashley Lawson
|
Southeast Missouri
|
| 2022
|
Bob Conkling
|
Illinois State
|
| 2021
|
Ashley Lawson
|
Southeast Missouri
|
| 2020
|
Ashley Lawson
|
Southeast Missouri
|
| 2019
|
Mary Jansson
|
Illinois Chicago
|
| Peter Jansson
|
| 2018
|
Jen Llewellyn (née Kesler)
|
Lindenwood
|
| 2017
|
Lisa Bowerman
|
Texas Woman's
|
| 2016
|
Jen Kesler
|
Lindenwood
|
| 2015
|
Jen Kesler
|
Lindenwood
|
| 2014
|
Lisa Bowerman
|
Texas Woman's
|
| 2013
|
Jackie Fain
|
Centenary
|
| 2012
|
Mary Jansson
|
Illinois Chicago
|
| Peter Jansson
|
| 2011
|
Frank Kudlac
|
Texas Woman's
|
| 2010
|
Frank Kudlac
|
Texas Woman's
|
| 2009
|
Tom Farden
|
Southeast Missouri
|
| 2008
|
Tom Farden
|
Southeast Missouri
|
| 2007
|
Tom Farden
|
Southeast Missouri
|
| 2006
|
Tom Farden
|
Southeast Missouri
|
| 2005
|
Mary Jansson
|
Illinois Chicago
|
| Peter Jansson
|
Assistant Coach of the Year
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| Year
|
Name
|
Institution
|
| 2023
|
Matt DeGrandpre
|
Texas Woman's
|
| Kristen Harold
|
| 2022
|
Kristen Harold
|
Texas Woman's
|
| 2021
|
Megan Harrington
|
Illinois State
|
| Chris Muras
|
| 2020
|
Kristen Harold
|
Texas Woman's
|
| Stephen Hood
|
| 2019
|
Becky Colvin
|
Lindenwood
|
| Brittany Harris
|
| Cody Llewellyn
|
| 2018
|
Jeffrey Langenstein
|
Lindenwood
|
| Ashley Lawson
|
| 2017
|
Garrett Griffeth
|
Texas Woman's
|
| 2016
|
Jennifer Langley (née Grabowski)
|
Lindenwood
|
| 2015
|
Jennifer Grabowski
|
Lindenwood
|
| 2014
|
Sarah Brown
|
Southeast Missouri
|
| 2013
|
|
|
| 2012
|
Josh Nilson
|
Texas Woman's
|
| 2011
|
Lisa Bowerman
|
Texas Woman's
|
| Jessie Kinder
|
Southeast Missouri
|
| 2010
|
Lisa Bowerman
|
Texas Woman's
|
| Jimmy Wickham
|
Southeast Missouri
|
| 2009
|
Steve Avgerinos
|
Illinois State
|
| 2008
|
Brogan Jacobsen
|
Southeast Missouri
|
| 2007
|
Lisa Bowerman
|
Texas Woman's
|
| Brogan Jacobsen
|
Southeast Missouri
|
| 2006
|
Steve Avgerinos
|
Illinois State
|
| 2005
|
Jackie Fain
|
Centenary
|
