Nikon Australia announces the finalists for the 2020 Nikon Surf Photo and Video of the Year Awards.
In partnership with Surfing Australia, the optics and imaging company invited local surf photographers and videographers of all levels to have their work acknowledged and celebrated across the industry through the awards for the eighth year running.
A panel of ten high-profile judges from within the surfing industry, including seven-time world surfing champion Stephanie Gilmore, were tasked with selecting the best of the best surfing photo and video submissions based on the criteria below:
- Innovation and creativity;
- Dramatic effect and sensory impact;
- Uniqueness;
- Composition of the panel;
"We are proud to continue our support in celebrating the breathtaking stories captured by our talented surf photographers and videographers for the eighth year running," said John Young, general manager at Nikon Australia.
"This year, we saw an increase in submissions from various surfing landscapes around the world. Congratulations to all our finalists."
The winner of the 2020 Nikon Surf Video of the Year Award will get a Nikon Z 6 kit.
The winner of the 2020 Nikon Surf Photo of the Year Award will receive a Nikon Z 7. Each equipped with the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S and FTZ adapter.
"The Awards are a hugely important event on our calendar because they give the Australian surfing community a chance to honor our best, whether it be in the water competing or behind a lens," added Chris Mater, CEO of Surfing Australia.
"Inducting our latest Hall of Fame member is always a massive moment we cherish."
The winners of the Nikon Surf Photo and Video of the Year awards will be announced on March 25, 2020, in a new exciting new television show format.
2020 Nikon Surf Photo and Video of the Year Awards | Photo Finalists
Andrew Leach: "David and Goliath"
Gergo Rugli: "Warrior"
Jamie Scott: "I Can't Hear You"
Jamie Scott: "In the Thick of It"
Matt Dunbar: "Duck Dive"
Paul Smith: "Flume"
Peter Jovic: "Gun Barrel Highway"
Peter Jovic: "No Looking Back"
Peter Wilson: "Portugal Sunset"
Ray Collins: "Cascade"
Ray Collins: "The Big Bang"
Ren McGann: "Free Fall"
Ren McGann: "The Right"
Simon Punch: "Breathing"
Stu Gibson: "Danny Sunset Stern"
Tom Pearsall: "An Unusual Relationship"
Tom Pearsall: "Jack in a Box"
Travis Johnson: "Froth Monster"
Trent Slatter: "Empty" (2)
Trent Slatter: "Empty"
