2024 Awards
Product submission deadline: Nov 30th 2024
Join us for the ultimate showdown of surf gear products at the 2024 Surf Gear Awards. Our rigorous testing will determine the champions, who will be featured in the 2024 EOY surf gear magazine and earn bragging rights. 50+ categories.
Don't miss out on this exciting event!
Best Performance Shortboard Best Longboard Best Beginner Board Best Fish Board Best Funboard Best Foamie
Best Cold Water Wetsuit Best Cool Water Wetsuit Best Temperate Water Wetsuit Best Warm Water Wetsuit Best Tropical Water Wetsuit Best Overall Wetsuit Best Wetsuit Jacket Best Wetsuit Accesory
Best Surf Watch Best Surf Camera Best Surf Forecasting App Best Surf Drone Best Surf Training Equipment
Best Wing for Wing Foiling Best Wing Foil Board Best Kite for Kite Surfing Best Kiteboard Best Sail for Wind Surfing Best Windsurf Board
Best Brand for Men's Wetsuits Best Brand for Men's Boardshorts Best Brand for Men's Rash Guards Best Brand for Men's Surf Jackets Best Brand for Men's Surf Hats Best Brand for Men's Surf Accessories
Best Brand for Women's Wetsuits Best Brand for Women's Swimsuits Best Brand for Women's Rash Guards Best Brand for Women's Surf Leggings Best Brand for Women's Surf Jackets Best Brand for Women's Surf Accessories
Best Surf Poncho Best Dry Bag Best Sunglasses Best Surfboard Travel Bag Best Backpack Best Waterproof Phone Case Best Surf Wax Best Traction Pad Best Towel
Best Sunscreen for Surfers Best Reef-Safe Sunscreen Best After-Sun Lotion Best Lip Balm with SPF Best Face Stick Sunscreen Best Zinc Oxide Sunscreen
Best High-Performance Fins Best All-Around Fins Best Twin Fins Best Quad Fins Best Longboard Fins
JUDGING
We keep the submission process simple, focused on nominees addressing the question – “How does your product or company exemplify quality in the surf gear industry?”
All award nominations are fully analyzed, evaluated, and scored by our panel of judges, representing a mix of senior-level executives, surfers, business owners, writers, and photographers within the surf gear industry.
The evaluation criteria for the Surfgear Awards programs are centered around the concept of quality and innovation.
Performance
Durability
Design
Innovation
Functionality
Value
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