The 15th annual Wake Awards went off Thursday night, Sept. 6 at Surf Expo as the industry gathered to celebrate the biggest accomplishments of the year. With a packed house and the good-times flowing, the celebration was nonstop from start to finish, including a couple awesome guest appearances. We will have a full recap of the show soon, but in the meantime here is the list of winners for the 2018 Wake Awards!
Check Out Award presented by Rockford Fosgate
Best Web Video
Area 52 feat. Ben Leclair
Riders: Ben Leclair, Dylan Miller, Kevin Henshaw, Mark Rugala, Keaton Roper Bill Doster
Watch Area 52 on Vimeo!
Best Video Short/Series
Valdosta Yardsale II
Filmers: Cole Vanthof, Trever Maur, Steffen Vollert, Norbi Vasko, Trevor Bashir, Josh Belcher, Drew Martin Bill Doster
Best Video
Formats
Riders: Raph Derome, Dylan Miller, Guenther Oka, Nick Dorsey, Felix Georgii Bill Doster
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Best Photographer
Industry Icon Award
Legend Award
Best Park & Rail Rider
Best Boat Rider
Best Female Rider
Full Scope Award
Indmar Women’s Trick of the Year
Toeside backside 1080 Bill Doster
Indmar Wakeskate Trick of the Year
Noseblunt nollieflip Bill Doster
Indmar Men’s Trick of the Year
Mute half-cab triple roll Bill Doster
Big thanks to all the sponsors that make Wake Awards possible!
