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Trever Maur

Making media matter.

How did you become a professional rider and filmer?

TM: I didn’t wake up one day and say, “I’m going to just edit vids as my ‘thing.'” When my riding started improving in 2005, I wanted a sponsor tape. So I made one. Every year after that, I would make a new one. I guess it just turned into a passion, but it was pretty unintentional.

How has seeing your own riding on film affected how you ride?

TM: Let’s say I have a lot of footage that won’t be making the light of day. [Laughs.] It really helps you buckle down and get critical on how each trick looks. Stomping a trick is cool, but until it looks exactly the way you want, it’s not finished.

Rusty Malinoski

Fitness-fueled progression.

When did you start taking your riding and training seriously?

RM: Probably around the year 2000. I graduated in 2002 and made the move down to Florida to take it to the next level. I had nothing else to do but ride and stay fit, so I devoted a lot of time to that.

How do you think you’ve affected the industry’s perception of being physically fit?

RM: I have always felt that the better shape I was in, the more I could ride and the harder I could ride. In the early parts of my career, I was definitely one of very few who took fitness seriously. Back in the day, it wasn’t very cool to go to the gym. Now I feel that a lot of riders see the importance of staying physically fit.

JD Webb

Represent like a pro.

How has being outgoing and personable affected your career?

JW: In my eyes, the harder you work for your brands — not only on the water but at boat shows and demos too — the more chance you have at having a long, successful career. At the end of the day, they want someone who is not only a good athlete, but who also has a good work ethic and is reliable.

How does it affect your relationships with your fans?

JW: If you give people your time and sit down and chat with them, you get a fan for life. I was in their shoes at one point too. I looked up to guys like [Shaun] Murray, [Scott] Byerly and Zane [Schwenk], and they were always down to chat and help me in any way possible.

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ORLANDO, Fla. (September 4, 2014) – Every year the best riders around the globe descend upon Orlando, Florida, to find out who are the best in wake. Fans and pros alike gather to find out who and what will be celebrated as the most noteworthy accomplishments of the past 365 days.

Full-length videos made a huge resurgence and new tricks in the sport were abundant as the season progressed. Athletes gave it their all to show the world and each other what they are made of, hoping to take home one of the coveted awards at the ceremony boasting the best in the business.

“Each year the Wake Awards bring everyone out to celebrate accomplishments, have fun with friends and hand out some hardware in the process,” said Shawn Perry, editor-in-chief of WAKEBOARDING___ Magazine. “Obviously, this year has been exciting and heavy for the entire sport and we were thrilled that everyone here at _WAKEBOARDING Magazine could put together this event and give back to the sport.”

The list of winners in their respective categories include:

Check Out Award – Ben Leclair

Best Women’s Rider – Meagan Ethell

Best Wake Park Rider – Daniel Grant

Best Rail Rider – Graeme Burress

Best Photographer – Bryan Soderlind

Best Video Part – Wakeskate – Andrew Pastura / Aaron Pastura – Human Rocket

Best Video Part – Wakeboard – Chris Abadie / Patrick Wieland – Drop The Gun

Best Web Video – JD Webb / Spencer Norris – Another One Down

Best Wakeskater – Andrew Pastura

Industry Icon – Herb O’Brien

Best Video – Drop The Gun – Patrick Wieland / Shredtown

Best Wakeboarder – Harley Clifford

Indmar Trick of the Year – Wakeskate: Ben Horan, Varial Heel

Indmar Trick of the Year – Wakeboard: Brad Smeele, Double Indy Tantrum to Blind

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