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On September 15, 2026...
Rider of the Year 2026 Awards
FloatLife Fest hosts the annual “Rider of the Year” awards recognizing standout individuals in the sport. These awards feature nominations and voting from the community.
- Male Rider: Joseph Katz
- Female Rider: Ashley Gnann
- Rookie: Noah Kellam
- For the Sport: Mendenhall Family
- Trick: Griffin Berg (“Let It Burn”, “Ghost Bonk Hippie Jump”, or “Darkside Half Flip Off of Rail”*)
- Wipe Out: Austen Silva (“Moon Landing”)
- Photo: Bodhi Harrison
- Video Short: Hayden Bolling, Joseph Katz, Brody Hedges, and Jaxon Hedges (video)
*Needs clarification: Which trick won of the three nominations for Griffin Berg?
Categories: community awards, floatlife fest