Surfrider Foundation - Events

Events

Surfrider Oahu Chapter hosts the annual John Kelly Environmental Awards in Waimea Valley on the North Shore of Oahu every year in November to coincide with the surf season kick-off, aka the Vans Triple Crown. Awards are dedicated to those who "have helped protect and enhance our coastal community and environment". Three awards are given each year; Lifetime achievement Award, Oahu-based Organization Award and Professional Surfer Award.

Lifetime Achievement

  • Cora Sanchez
  • Mark Cunningham
  • Yvon Chouinard
  • Shaun Tomson
  • Randy Rarick
  • Peter Cole
  • Larry McElheny
  • George Downing
  • John Kelly

Oahu-Based Company

  • Kona Brewing Company
  • Honolulu Weekly
  • Bill Braden
  • Styrophobia
  • Pacific Biodiesel
  • Schnitzer Steel
  • Jack Johnson/Brushfire Records
  • Patagonia - Haleiwa
  • Oceanit

Professional Surfer

  • Kyle Thiermann
  • Duane DeSoto
  • The Malloy Brothers (Keith, Dan & Chris)
  • Dave Rastovich
  • James Pribram
  • Pancho Sullivan
  • Rochelle Ballard
  • Kelly Slater
  • Rob Machado

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