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THE BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE

The Taurus World Stunt Awards would like to thank our advisory board, the Blue Ribbon Committee, for their years of continued service and commitment to the TWSA Academy, Awards Show and Foundation.
None of this would be possible without their guidance, support and expertise.

Current BRC Members:

Andy Armstrong

Melissa Stubbs

Vic Armstrong

Doug Coleman

Randy Hall

Jeff Imada

Jeff Habberstad

Heidi Moneymaker

Debbie Evans

Billy Lucas

Mark Wagner

Gregg Smrz

Shauna Duggins

Honorary Members:

Terry Leonard

Donna Garrett

TAURUS WORLD STUNT AWARDS FOUNDATION

The Taurus World Stunt Award Foundation was established in 2001 by Dietrich Mateschitz, CEO of Red Bull Energy Drink. It was Mr. Mateschitz’s vision to turn a sincere appreciation of the professional hazards faced by stunt men and women into a practical, financial resource available to stunt performers in times of their greatest need.

Foundation grants are available to stunt performers who experience a debilitating stunt related injury. Stunt performers can apply for a financial grant in the event of temporary disability, partial permanent disability and total permanent disability. The Taurus World Stunt Awards Foundation is perpetuated by ongoing fundraising activities. Should you wish to donate to the Foundation please click here.

Special thanks to the following for their contributions in 2025-2026:

Brand X Stunts
Taurus 2 Man Golf Tournament

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Debbie Evans

Debbie Evans

From balancing motorcycles as a child to redefining Hollywood stunt work, Debbie Evans has built a career spanning more than four decades as a true pioneer of motorsports and motion-picture stunt performance, and one of the most accomplished stuntwomen in Hollywood history.

Debbie began riding motorcycles at just six years old, competing at age nine and quickly rising through the ranks of observed trials. In 1976, she became the first woman in the U.S. to reach Expert status, regularly outperforming male competitors and earning recognition as the nation’s top female trials rider. Yamaha soon took notice, backing her as a factory-sponsored rider and showcasing her talents in stadiums and international exhibitions at age 14, where her signature headstand atop a balancing motorcycle became legendary.

Her leap into film came literally and figuratively, when she was asked to jump a motorcycle over a 30-foot ravine for Deathsport. That moment launched one of the most influential stunt careers in Hollywood history. In 1978, Debbie stunned the industry by tying for second overall in the CBS Stunt Competition while winning the car race outright as the only woman in the field. It was a turning point not just for her career, but for women in stunt work everywhere.

Over the next several decades, Debbie performed stunts in more than 400 films and television projects, becoming one of the most renowned car and motorcycle stunt performers in history, while also excelling as an all-around stunt performer. She is a seven-time Taurus World Stunt Award winner, recognized for iconic work including doubling Michelle Rodriguez throughout The Fast and the Furious franchise and delivering unforgettable action in The Matrix Reloaded. Her resume includes stunt driving and action work for some of Hollywood’s most prominent actresses including Angelina Jolie, Linda Hamilton, and Carrie-Anne Moss (and many more).

Debbie served the stunt community as a National and Los Angeles Local Board Member of SAG-AFTRA and contributed for many years to the Stunt Safety Committee, while also mentoring and encouraging the next generation of stunt performers, helping to advance professional standards and safety.

Her impact on motorsports and stunt performance has been recognized with induction into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, the Hollywood Stuntmen’s Hall of Fame, and the Trailblazers Hall of Fame, among other lifetime achievement honors. She also shared nearly five decades of life and work with her husband, Lane Leavitt, a pioneering stunt innovator whose equipment designs helped shape the modern stunt industry, together forming a rare and influential personal and professional partnership.

A champion, innovator, and mentor, Debbie Evans proved, long before it was expected, that women could excel at the highest levels of both sport and cinema. Her lifetime of accomplishments continues to inspire riders, performers, and filmmakers around the world

ICON AWARD

Arnold Schwarzenegger

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER

The Taurus World Stunt Academy ICON Award honors an individual whose career has shaped action cinema and elevated the art of stunt performance worldwide. This year, the first ever ICON Award is presented to Arnold Schwarzenegger, whose presence, physicality, and commitment to authenticity helped define the modern action hero.

From the earliest days of the Taurus World Stunt Awards, Arnold has been a passionate and vocal supporter of the stunt community. He has stood behind these awards since the very first live show in 2001, recognizing the essential role stunt professionals play in bringing action storytelling to life. That same year, Arnold was honored with a Taurus World Stunt Award for Best Action Hero, a distinction that reflects both his on-screen legacy and his deep respect for the craft. In 2002 Arnold was the host of the Taurus World Stunt Awards show and has participated in or attended many shows since.

Throughout his career, Arnold set an extraordinary standard for physical storytelling. His dedication to preparation, trust in his stunt teams, and commitment to collaboration helped push the industry forward-raising expectations for performers, filmmakers, and audiences alike. His influence continues to inspire generations of stunt professionals, making him not only an icon of action cinema, but a true champion of
the stunt community and this year’s recipient of the first ever, Taurus World Stunt Academy ICON Award.

IN MEMORIAM

2025-2026

Gary Jensen – 12/11/50 – 4/11/25
Lane Leavitt – 11/10/50 – 5/16/25
Tang Chia – 1/7/37 – 6/23/25
(Gwendolyn)Kaye Wade-Hicks – 9/1/35 – 7/17/25
Greg Walker – 11/9/45 – 7/22/25
Ronnie Rondell – 2/10/37 – 8/12/25
Neil Summers – 4/28/44 – 9/4/25
Steve Holladay – 4/1/49 – 9//25
Mickey Alzola – 8/1/39 – 10/18/25
Carl Ciarfalio – 11/12/53 – 11/18/25
Robert H. Arnold – 11/14/61 – 12/1/25
Leonard Creer Jr. 7/24/64 – 1/17/26
Michael Long – 7/17/53 – 1/24/26
John Sharkey Jr.– 2/27/56 – 1/25/26

2026 NOMINEES

Best Fight

Forbidden City

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Ballerina

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Ballerina

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A Working Man

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Best High Work

Jurassic World: Rebirth

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Diablo

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Ad Vitam

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Afterburn

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Thunderbolts

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Best Stunt Rigging

Final Destination: Bloodlines

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Thunderbolts

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Thunderbolts

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Superman

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Predator: Badlands

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Best Work with a Vehicle

Back In Action

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Thunderbolts

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Heads of State

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Eenie Meanie

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Eenie Meanie

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Best Speciality Stunt

Ballerina

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Last Bullet

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Thunderbolts

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Final Destination: Bloodlines

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Shadow Force

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Best Overall Stunt by a Stunt Woman

Eenie Meanie

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Thunderbolts

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Shadow Force

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Thunderbolts

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Ballerina

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Hardest Hit

The Accountant 2

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The Accountant 2

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Back in Action

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The Naked Gun

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Eenie Meanie

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Best Stunt Coordinator and/or 2nd Unit Director

Back in Action

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The Gorge

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Heads of State

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Thunderbolts

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Ballerina

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