The 2018 WSL Championship Tour season is just about to kick off on the Gold Coast of Australia. But first, Thursday night it was time to honor some of the best performances, most exhilarating moments and exciting achievements in pro surfing last season.
See all the nominees here.
Women's Wave of the Year: Stephanie Gilmore, Australia
Men's Wave of the Year: Filipe Toledo, Brazil
Women's Move of the Year: Carissa Moore, Hawaii
Men's Move of the Year: John John Florence, Hawaii
Women's Heat of the Year: Lakey Peterson, USA vs. Carissa Moore, Hawaii
Men's Heat of the Year: Julian Wilson, Australia vs. Gabriel Medina, Brazil
WSL Awards: The Winners List
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The 2018 WSL Championship Tour season is just about to kick off on the Gold Coast of Australia. But first, Thursday night it was time to honor some of the best performances, most exhilarating moments and exciting achievements in pro surfing last season.
See all the nominees here.
Women's Wave of the Year: Stephanie Gilmore, Australia
Men's Wave of the Year: Filipe Toledo, Brazil
Women's Move of the Year: Carissa Moore, Hawaii
Men's Move of the Year: John John Florence, Hawaii
Women's Heat of the Year: Lakey Peterson, USA vs. Carissa Moore, Hawaii
Men's Heat of the Year: Julian Wilson, Australia vs. Gabriel Medina, Brazil
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