NOMINATIONS OPEN: Australian Surfing Awards Incorporating The Hall of Fame

Published on 04/11/2026

Nominations for the 2026 Australian Surfing Awards incorporating the Hall Of Fame are now open!

First convened in 1985 by the Australian Surfriders Association (now Surfing Australia) The Australian Surfing Awards incorporating the Hall Of Fame work to preserve the history of Australian surfing and honour its great achievers.

Each year the Australian Surfing Awards & Hall of Fame Award are presented to those who have made a significant contribution to the development of surfing in this country.

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

NOMINATIONS OPEN: CLICK HERE 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 (Big Wave) Award

Shaper of the Year

Coach of the Year Award

 

Media:

Australian Surf Photo of the Year

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 Boardrider Club Award

Surf School of the Year Award

Greater Good Award

ndigenous Surfing Community Award

Sustainability Award

NOMINATIONS OPEN: CLICK HERE

The 2026 Australian Surfing Awards will be held on Febuary 6th, 2027, at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre Broadbeach, QLD.

The 2026 Australian Surfing Awards are proudly supported by Fujifilm Photos, S&S Projects, and Surfers for Climate.

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

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