Nominations are closed and the official finalists have been announced. Explore the finalists and vote during the public voting period.
Hosted by MotUS · Nashville 2026
A live, end-of-season awards experience honoring the people, programs, innovations, and achievements moving cheer and dance forward.
Awards Night
September 28, 2026
Aura Events Center · Nashville, Tennessee
Public voting is now open. Support the finalists and make your voice count through August 24.
Join the cheer and dance community for a live celebration in Nashville.
Awards Night · Nashville
The countdown begins.
Monday, September 28, 2026 · Aura Events Center
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The Awards-Night Experience
What Are The NOVAS?
THE CHEER & DANCE NOVAS is an awards-night experience created to recognize excellence, influence, innovation, leadership, and impact across the cheer and dance industry.
Inspired by the prestige and excitement of the world’s most iconic awards shows, THE NOVAS will feature an elevated atmosphere filled with red carpet moments, entertainment, meaningful recognition, and opportunities for the industry to connect.
This is more than an awards ceremony. It is a celebration of movement with purpose.
Live Recognition at THE NOVAS
CheerTheory’s 2026 Globey Awards
CheerTheory’s 2026 Globey Awards winners will be recognized live at THE CHEER & DANCE NOVAS. The Globey Awards celebrate the best of the all-star cheerleading season, recognizing outstanding teams, athletes, routines, coaches, companies, and industry leaders who have helped shape the sport.
What THE NOVAS Represents
Four Ideas at the Heart of the Celebration.
A Symbol of Recognition
Honoring the people, programs, and achievements whose impact deserves to be seen and celebrated.
Built on Motion
Celebrating an industry defined by energy, progress, performance, and movement with purpose.
Driven by Innovation
Recognizing the ideas, events, products, and creative work that continue to move cheer and dance forward.
Inspiring the Future
Spotlighting leaders and visionaries whose work creates new possibilities for the next generation.
The Road to the NOVAS
Every Moment Builds Toward the Spotlight.
From the first nomination to the final vote, the community helps celebrate who deserves recognition on awards night.
Open the Spotlight
Submit the people, gyms, organizations, and innovators whose work deserves recognition.
July 20–27, 2026MotUS Reviews
MotUS carefully reviews the nominations and selects seven finalists for each category.
Finalists Selected by MotUSMake Your Voice Count
Vote once per category, per day, and help celebrate the finalists moving the industry forward.
August 17–24, 2026Awards Night
The industry comes together in Nashville for a live celebration unlike any other.
September 28, 2026Awards Night · Nashville
Join Us in Nashville.
THE CHEER & DANCE NOVAS awards show will take place on September 28, 2026, at Aura Events Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
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attendees included with MotUS membership
MotUS members can register two attendees at no additional cost.
Align Your Brand with the Celebration
Partner With THE CHEER & DANCE NOVAS.
MotUS and THE CHEER & DANCE NOVAS are seeking sponsors for the 2026 in-person awards ceremony. Sponsor visibility may include campaign branding, red carpet exposure, website placement, email inclusion, social media mentions, and post-event content.
Voting Period · August 17–24, 2026
Voting Is Now Open.
The finalists have been revealed. Cast your vote and help recognize the people, programs, creativity, leadership, and achievements moving cheer and dance forward.
