UC Davis gymnastics senior Keanna Abraham has been named a 2025 American Athletic, Incorporated Award Nominee. Photo courtesy of UC Davis Athletics

SACRAMENO REGION, CA (MPG) - UC Davis gymnastics senior Keanna Abraham has been named a 2025 American Athletic, Incorporated (AAI) Award Nominee, highlighting not just her great season but career as a record setting Aggie.
 
Abraham, who just as recently as Feb. 28 broke her own school record in the vault with a score of 9.950, has had a decorated career qualifying for the NCAA Regionals three times, and being named a five-time All-Mountain Pacific Sports Federation honoree. She has also been named the 2024 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Specialist (MPSF) of the Year and won the floor routine to be crowned MPSF Floor Champion in 2024 and she owns the school record on floor (9.975) to go along with her vault record.
 
During that 2024 season, Abraham posted four scores of 9.925 on vault, the most in conference history and her 9.950 record setting vault tied the conference for best all time and she became just the fourth gymnast all-time in conference history to score 9.950.
 
Her 2025 season started off slow with the Aggie senior battling through injuries, even missing the opening tri-meet at Sacramento State. But since then, she has gone on to post three 9.9 scores on floor, a 9.8 on beam and a pair of 9.875's on vault to go along with her record setting mark.  
 
The American Athletic, Incorporated Award was started in 1982 and has since then become a one of the most prestigious awards in women's gymnastics, recognizing the top senior female gymnasts in the nation for their dedication, leadership, and excellence in the sport. 
 
The award is a coach's award, facilitated by AAI. Each year, collegiate coaches are invited to submit their nominations for the candidates they believe deserve recognition. This peer-driven process makes the award especially meaningful, as it reflects the respect and admiration of those who have witnessed these athletes' hard work and achievements firsthand. 
 
"Every year, the AAI Award reminds us of the incredible impact these athletes have on collegiate gymnastics. It's not just about their performance, but their leadership, resilience, and the way they inspire others," said Lisa Ebersole, Senior Marketing Manager for AAI. "We're proud to be part of recognizing their hard work and dedication. This year's nominees exemplify the very best of the sport, and we are excited to see how their legacies continue to shape the future of gymnastics."