Australian Surfing Awards Nominations Open

CASUARINA, NSW (08/10/2025) – 

Nominations for the 2025 Australian Surfing Awards incorporating the Hall Of Fame are now open!

First convened in 1985 by the Australian Surfriders Association (now Surfing Australia) to preserve the history of Australian surfing and honour its great achievers. Each year the Australian Surfing Awards incorporating the Hall of Fame are presented to those who have made a significant contribution to the development of surfing in this country.

The awards include a number of support categories that recognise the broad spectrum of individuals and organisations who are involved in the sport through events, business, media, photography, movies, clubs, travel, administration or pioneering new initiatives.
 

Head to the link below to nominate for:

High-Performance:
Female Surfer of the Year
Male Surfer of the Year
Mick Fanning Male Rising Star Award (U18)
Stephanie Gilmore Female Rising Star Award (U18)
Female Para Surfer of the Year
Male Para Surfer of the Year
Heavy Water Award
Shaper of the Year
Coach of the Year Award

Media:
Australian Surf Photo of the Year presented by Tracks Magazine
Surf Clip of the Year – Surfer & Filmer Award (under 45 sec)
Surf Film of the Year – Filmer Award

Participation & Community:
Peter Troy Lifetime Achievement Award
Simon Anderson Club Award presented by Jim Beam
Surf School of the Year Award
Greater Good Award
Breakthrough Surf Brand of the Year
Indigenous Surfing Community Celebration Award
Sustainability Award

NOMINATE NOW

The 2025 Australian Surfing Awards will be held on December 6, 2025, at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre Broadbeach, QLD and are proudly supported by Jim Beam, ACCIONA,  The Star Gold Coast, Thermos, Tracks Magazine, Surfers For Climate, The Australian Institute of Sport, Queensland Academy of Sport, Zuum Energy Gum, Surfing Australia High Performance Centre, Holly Grail Events.

For more information head to https://australiansurfingawards.com/