The title of Skater of the Year is given out once a year by Thrasher magazine. The tradition was started in 1990 and has been one of the most respected awards in pro skateboarding. The title is bestowed to the skater who has received the most votes from Thrasher's readers. Chris Cole and Danny Way are the only two skaters to have won Skater Of The Year twice.
Skater of the Year recipients
- 1990 - Tony Hawk
- 1991 - Danny Way
- 1992 - John Cardiel
- 1993 - Salman Agah
- 1994 - Mike Carroll
- 1995 - Chris Senn
- 1996 - Eric Koston
- 1997 - Bob Burnquist
- 1998 - Andrew Reynolds
- 1999 - Brian Anderson
- 2000 - Geoff Rowley
- 2001 - Arto Saari
- 2002 - Tony Trujillo
- 2003 - Mark Appleyard
- 2004 - Danny Way (repeat winner)
- 2005 - Chris Cole
- 2006 - Daewon Song
- 2007 - Marc Johnson
- 2008 - Silas Baxter Neal
- 2009 - Chris Cole (repeat winner)
- 2010 - Leo Romero
- 2011 - Grant Taylor
- 2012 - David González
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