Team Liquid Force Dominates Wake Awards!
Check Out Award
Amateur or pro, this up-and-coming rider had the most impact in the last year and has poised himself to become a major player in the future of wakeboarding.
Past Winners: ‘06 Adam Errington | ‘07 Jimmy LaRiche | ‘08 Harley Clifford | ‘09 Bob Soven
And The Winner Is: Steel Lafferty
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Best Women’s Rider
This female ripper kills it in all aspects, including contests, exposure, photos, video sections and progressive riding.
Past Winners: ’06 Dallas Friday | ’07 Amber Wing | ’08 Nicola Butler
And The Winner Is: Amber Wing
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Best Wake Park Rider
The Best Wake Park Rider is a rider who dominated in the last 365 days at full-size cable parks as well as System 2.0 parks, considering contests, videos, magazine coverage, etc. This rider kills it on air tricks as well as rails, transfers, kickers, etc. He is also a great ambassador for this growing segment of our industry.
And The Winner Is: Tom Fooshee
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Rail Master
The Rail Master is a rider who stands out most on all kinds of rails. This rider shows a good mix of technical and stylish riding, including contests, winch, PWC, cable, System 2.0 and web videos.
Past Winners: ‘06 Shane Bonifay | ‘07 Keith Lidberg | ‘08 J.D. Webb | ‘09 J.D. Webb
And The Winner Is: Raphael Derome
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Photographer of the Year
Photographer of the Year is someone who captured innovative, creative and inspiring images on a consistent basis all year, including cover shots, editorial exposure, advertisements and catalogs.
Past Winners: ’06 Josh Letchworth | ’07 Joey Meddock | ’08 Winner Josh Letchworth | ‘09 Bryan Soderlind
And The Winner Is: Joey Meddock
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Best Video Performance — Wakeboard
This is awarded to both the rider and producer, with consideration given to both the level of riding and filming/editing.
Past Winners: ‘06 Danny Harf, Counterfeit This | ’07 Randall Harris, Transgression | ’08 Danny Harf, Drive | Danny Harf, Out Of The Pond
And The Winner Is: Harley Clifford, Slick City
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Best Video Performance — Wakeskate
This is awarded to both the rider and producer, with consideration given to both the level of riding and filming/editing.
Past Winners: ’07 Aaron Reed, N.A.R.L.A. | ’08 Danny Hampson, Volume Wakeskate Videos | ‘09 Brian Grubb, Out of the Pond
And The Winner Is: Danny Hampson, Washed Up Before We Were Has Beens
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Best Web Video
This is a new award for 2010. The Best Web video is the voters’ favorite video that has come out on the Internet, considering the quality of filming/editing, riding and entertainment value.
And The Winner Is: ATL Pro Tour Voiceover/Silas Thurman, Parks Bonifay and Kevin Henshaw
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Best Wakeboarder
The Best Wakeboarder is someone who rides better than everyone else and excels in every aspect of wakeboarding, from wake moves to rails to double-ups. Consideration should also be made for magazine exposure, cover shots, contest results, video sections and overall commitment to the sport on a daily basis.
Past Winners: ‘06 Danny Harf | ‘07 Rusty Malinoski | ‘08 Rusty Malinoski | ‘09 Aaron Rathy
And The Winner Is: Harley Clifford
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Oakley Move Of The Year Awards
This award is for the single most impressive, sickest, innovative and progressive move pulled all year, with categories for wakeboarding, wakeskating and women.
Womens
And The Winner Is: Amber Wing, toeside 900
Mens
And The Winner Is: Steel Lafferty, toeside backside 900
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BUZZ BRAND OF THE YEAR
Liquid Force
(Runners up: Malibu Boat Co., Ronix/Radar, Nautiques)