1 Week Left to Vote - 2026 Supconnect Awards
SAN DIEGO, California – The countdown is on. With just one week remaining, voting for the 2026 Supconnect Awards is entering its final stretch as paddlers from around the world rally behind the athletes, brands, retailers, and industry professionals who have helped shape the sport over the past year.
Engagement has been strong throughout this year's awards, with thousands of members of the global stand-up paddleboarding community visiting the nomination pages and casting their votes. While public voting is just one component of the overall judging process, many categories remain highly competitive, making every vote an important part of recognizing the people and companies making a lasting impact on the sport.
"The final week is always one of the most exciting moments of the awards," said Andre Niemeyer, Founder of Supconnect. "It's inspiring to see the global paddling community come together to celebrate the athletes, brands, retailers, and industry professionals who continue to push stand-up paddleboarding forward."
Voting officially closes on July 31 at 11:59 PM PST. If you haven't cast your vote yet, now is the time to support your favorites and help recognize the individuals and organizations that continue to inspire and grow the sport.
Cast Your Vote
Supconnect Man of the Year: https://www.supconnect.com/sup-man-of-the-year
Supconnect Woman of the Year: https://www.supconnect.com/sup-woman-of-the-year
Supconnect Grom of the Year: https://www.supconnect.com/sup-grom-of-the-year
Supconnect Gear of the Year: https://www.supconnect.com/sup-gear-of-the-year
Supconnect Brand of the Year: https://www.supconnect.com/sup-brand-of-the-year
Supconnect Shop of the Year: https://www.supconnect.com/sup-shop-of-the-year
Supconnect Sales Rep of the Year: https://www.supconnect.com/sup-sales-rep-of-the-year
About the Supconnect Awards
Now in its 17th year, the Supconnect Awards remain the stand-up paddle industry's longest-running and most respected recognition program. Since launching in 2010, the awards have celebrated far more than competitive success—they recognize the athletes, brands, retailers, innovators, and industry leaders whose passion, dedication, and contributions continue to advance stand-up paddleboarding around the world.
By honoring excellence across every corner of the SUP community, the Supconnect Awards celebrate those who inspire participation, drive innovation, strengthen local paddling communities, and help shape the future of the sport. Winners will be announced on Supconnect.com and across Supconnect's social media channels following the close of voting.
