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Here are the 2025 Surf Park Awards Winners

The 2025 Surf Park Awards have wrapped up, celebrating excellence across the booming surf-anchored development industry.

The annual awards highlight the outstanding achievements of companies and individuals representing surf park developers, owners, operators, suppliers, and others working to make a positive impact within this growing industry.

Award Categories

Sustainability 

  • Environmental Impact 
  • Sociocultural Responsibility 
  • Education and Awareness 

Innovation 

  • Originality 
  • Implementation 
  • Measurable Impact 

Democratizing & Accessibility 

  • Inclusivity 
  • Affordability 
  • Reach and Engagement 

Summit Leadership 

  • Vision and Strategy 
  • Influence and Advocacy 
  • Legacy Building

Surf Park Central received dozens of entries for this year’s awards, a clear sign that the industry is moving in a positive direction—not only from a business standpoint but also in building a strong foundation for the future.

2025 Winners

Sustainability: O2 Surftown MUC

Innovation: Lost Shore Surf Resort

Democratizing & Accessibility: Atlantic Park Surf

Summit Leadership: 

This year, two winners were selected as the industry continues to grow:

  • Blake Hess of Atlantic Park and Beach Street Development & Operations
  • Josema Odriozola of Wavegarden

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