The inaugural International Windsurfing Tour (IWT) Big Wave Awards awarded and celebrated the best riders in the history of the sport.
The event ceremony crowned the biggest and most radical big wave windsurfers, as well as the finest videographers and photographers from all around the world.
The international panel of judges received over 100 entries from Hawaii, Tahiti, Fiji, Australia, New Caledonia, Portugal, Ireland, Spain, France, Chile, Peru, and Africa.
The first-ever IWT Big Wave Awards analyzed photos and footage from the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, right up to early 2020.
The athletes' performances were classified under three different divisions: men, women, and youth. Judges wanted to see the best displays of power, skill, and exceptionally brave wave riding.
The awards ceremony, which was supposed to be held at Paia Town in Maui, Hawaii, was canceled due to the Covid-9 outbreak. However, the winners have been named.
"In the future, we will certainly see more extraordinary images emerge, both old and new. This will be an ongoing project - a place to start," the IWT states.
"We expect to continue to unearth and celebrate the best big wave windsurfers in the history of the sport who inspire and unify us all."
This Is Only The Start
Camille Juban (video below) and Robby Naish (pictured above) won the "Men's All-Time Biggest Wave" with two 56-foot wave rides at Jaws/Peahi.
Z Schettewi ended up winning the "Men's Biggest Wave," "Youth Biggest Wave," and "Biggest Wipeout of the Year" awards.
Sarah Hauser took home the "Women's Biggest Wave of the Year" with a wave in the 36-to-38-foot range.
Kai Lenny claimed the "Youth All-Time Biggest Wave" with a monster liquid mountain ridden at Jaws when he was just 18.
The "Biggest All-Time Wipeout" went to Robby Swift, while Marcilio "Brawzinho" Browne (top photo) was awarded the "Most Radical Maneuver of the Year/All Time."
2020 International Windsurfing Tour (IWT) Big Wave Awards | Winners
Men's All-Time Biggest Wave
Camille Juban: 56 feet
Robby Naish: 56 feet
Men's 2019/20 Biggest Wave
Z Schettewi: 39 feet
Women's All-Time Biggest Wave
Sarah Hauser: 36-38 feet
Women's 2019/20 Biggest Wave
Sarah Hauser: 36-38 feet
Youth <20 All-Time Biggest Wave
Kai Lenny: 44 feet
Youth <20 2019/20 Biggest Wave
Z Schettewi: 39 feet
Biggest All-Time Wipeout
Robby Swift
Biggest 2019/20 Wipeout
Z Schettewi
Most Radical Biggest Wave of All Time
Marcilio Browne
Most Radical Biggest Wave of 2019/20
Marcilio Browne