Skater of the Year list: A list of all the past winners to date

For speedsters and gravity-defying enthusiasts, skateboarding is the ultimate extreme sport. Annually, only one among global professional skaters is crowned Skater of the Year by Thrasher Magazine. Discover details of every boundary pusher in the complete Skater-of-the-Year list.

Since 1990, skaters have received global recognition for their skill, talent and contribution to the sport through magazine content, video parts, photos, and interviews. This article contains a comprehensive list of Thrasher Magazine’s Skater of the Year winners every year from 1990 to 2023. Dig into the skating world and discover who the most successful professional skateboarders are.

What is the Thrasher's Skater of the Year list?

This is the most prestigious award handed out to skateboarders. Based on Wiki sources on the Skater of the Year award, every year, the selection process for the Skater of the Year begins when the magazine releases a list of the award's top contenders before fans are invited to vote. Scroll down for a complete history of the Skater of the Year recipients.

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Who is on the Skater of the Year list as of February 2024?

Sports Brief has sourced details of every Skater of the Year winner from credible sources such as Thrasher and SurferToday. Here is a breakdown of the professional profiles of every Skater of the Year awardee since 1990.

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31. Miles Silvas - 2023

Miles Silvas starts off the list of all the Skater of the Year as the most recent recipient. In December 2023, Sacramento native Miles Silva was announced as the winner of the 2023 Skater of the Year vote. The regular-footed athlete is ranked 803rd on the overall All-Time Global Ranking as of February 2024.

• Full name: Miles Silva
• Date of birth: October 21, 1995
• Age: 28 years old (as of February 2024)

30. Mark Suciu - 2021

Despite spending decades in the sport, 2021 was a monumental year for his career. The Goofy skater has a creative and competitive dedication to the sport. As a result, fans have a marked interest in the New York-based skaters' videos, trips, interviews as well as contests.

• Full name: Mark Suciu
• Date of birth: August 3, 1992
• Age: 31 years old (as of February 2024)

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29. Mason Silva - 2020

Daredevilry has been proven to be a part of Mason Silva’s DNA. Born to a surfer dad and a runner mom, the 2020 Skater of the Year awardee has pushed boundaries with each trick. He is ranked 247th overall on the All-Time Global Ranking, 141st in park, and 3826th in vert skating based on all-time competition results.

• Full name: Mason Silva
• Date of birth: October 16, 1996
• Age: 27 years old (as of February 2024)

28. Milton Martinez - 2019

Martinez's success is no surprise as he was raised in a skate shop surrounded by skaters, from his parents to his brothers. The 2019 SOTY ranks 531st overall on the All-Time Global Ranking,376th on street skating, and 656th on vert.

• Full name: Milton Martinez
• Date of birth: March 5, 1991
• Age: 33 years old (as of February 2024)

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27. Tyshawn Jones - 2018 & 2022

Known to many as the King of New York, he honed his career riding on handrails and ledges on the city streets. Tyshawn is one of the three Skater of the Year awardees with two SOTY awards, among other achievements.

• Full name: Tyshawn Jones
• Date of birth: December 24, 1998
• Age: 25 years old (as of February 2024)

26. Jamie Foy - 2017

Foy is a regular-footed boarder in a league of his own with handrail riding. The Floridian athlete has occupied the 14th position in Boardr's men's global ranking in the last two years.

• Full name: Jamie Foy
• Date of birth: June 14, 1996
• Age: 27 years old (as of February 2024)

25. Kyle Walker - 2016

Kyle Walker, famously known as Kwalks, is an Oklahoma-born Pro skater. The Vans-sponsored athlete is rated 894th on the All-Time Global Ranking and 537th on street skating.

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• Full name: Kyle Walker
• Date of birth: January 19, 1994
• Age: 30 years old (as of February 2024)

24. Anthony Van Engelen - 2015

Van Engelen is a Vans athlete, born in San Diego and raised in Orange County and Los Angeles. Like many professional skateboarders, he is well known for his parts in videos such as Mind Field and Propeller.

• Full name: Anthony Van Engelen
• Date of birth: November 20, 1978
• Age: 45 years old (as of February 2024)

23. Wes Kremer - 2014

Kremer is a goofy street skater born in San Diego, California. The 34-year-old athlete is rated 707th on Boadr’s All-Time Global Ranking and 429th on street skating.

• Full name: Wes Kremer
• Date of birth: November 27, 1989
• Age: 34 years old (as of February 2024)

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22. Ishod Wair - 2013

Nike athlete Ishod Wair is famous for various works, including his first videos, Since Day One by Real. At the time of writing, the 32-year-old skater is ranked 45th on the All-Time Global Ranking, 26th and 257th in street and vert skating.

• Full name: Ishod-Kedar Burti Wair
• Date of birth: November 1, 1991
• Age: 32 years old (as of February 2024)

21. David González - 2012

David González is a Colombian athlete whose Thrasher win was announced in December 2012. The Medellin native grew up skating, a skill he perfected to earn a sponsorship from Flip Skateboards.

• Full name: David González
• Date of birth: August 9, 1990
• Age: 33 years old (as of February 2024)

20. Grant Taylor - 2011

At age 6, Grant Taylor was a formidable force in skating contests. At the time of writing, the 2011 SOTY holds one of the top ranks in vert skating on Boardr’s All-Time Global Ranking.

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• Full name: Grant Taylor
• Date of birth: October 30, 1991
• Age: 32 years old (as of February 2024)

19. Leo Romero - 2010

Californian skater Leo Romero is a master of the board, winning the skating bible’s top honour and five magazine covers. His success is not limited to skating; the SOTY winner is a thriving musician.

• Full name: Leo Romero
• Date of birth: November 28, 1986
• Age: 37 years old (as of February 2024)

18. Silas Baxter Neal - 2008

40-year-old skater Baxter Neal is recognised in the field as a legend. In addition to dominating the skating scene in 2008 with a SOTY win, he was named Transworld SKATEboarding’s best rookie of the Year.

• Full name: Silas Baxter Neal
• Age: 40 years old (as of February 2024)

17. Marc Johnson - 2007

Just as he is well known for his skating prowess, Marc has developed a knack for entertaining fans and competitors with his humour and art. Throughout his career, the regular-footed Pro was sponsored by Business and Company, Adidas, Thunder, Bones, Fillmore, Matix, Spitfire, and MOB Grip.

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• Full name: Marc Johnson
• Date of birth: January 6, 1977
• Age: 47 years old (as of February 2024)

16. Daewon Song - 2006

Daewon Song is a legendary skateboarder. At 16, the Korean-born athlete began a three-decade-long Pro career with a major sponsorship from World Industries and a video part in Love Child.

• Full name: Daewon Song
• Date of birth: February 19, 1975
• Age: 48 years old (as of February 2024)

15. Chris Cole - 2005 & 2009

James Chris Cole is a two-time SOTY winner. The skater turned designer and entrepreneur is ranked 123rd on Boardr's overall All-Time Global Ranking and 68th in street skating.

• Full name: James Chris Cole
• Date of birth: March 10, 1982
• Age: 41 years old (as of February 2024)

14. Mark Appleyard - 2003

Mark Appleyard is a Canadian Pro known for his mastery of street skateboarding. From local Canadian companies such as True, the ripper's talent and skill led him to top sponsors of his time, including Element, Globe, Arnette, Autobahn, Thunder, and CCS.

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• Full name: Mark Appleyard
• Date of birth: November 11, 1982
• Age: 41 years old (as of February 2024)

13. Tony Trujillo - 2002

2002 SOTY began skating at the age of six. At 14, his professional career began with a sponsorship from Antihero. At the time of writing, he is ranked 894th on Boadr's overall All Time Global Ranking and 236th in street skating.

• Full name: Tony Trujillo
• Date of birth: August 23, 1982
• Age: 41 years old (as of February 2024)

12. Arto Saari - 2001

Saari is a famed skater also known for his contribution to extreme sports photography. The Finnish skater is an actor known for his Little Birds, Real Violence, and Feedback roles.

• Full name: Arto Saari
• Date of birth: November 9, 1981
• Age: 42 years old (as of February 2024)

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11. Geoff Rowley - 2000

Rowley is a regular-footed skater whose desire to ride professionally led him from Liverpool, England, to California. His dedication to the sport paid off as he joined Vans in 1999, marking the start of a fruitful career.

• Full name: Geoffrey Joseph Rowley Jr.
• Date of birth: June 6, 1976
• Age: 47 years old (as of February 2024)

10. Brian Anderson - 1999

Anderson is a New York-based Pro known for his continued contribution to the sport through apparel and equipment design. In 2016, he became the first openly gay professional in the sport.

• Full name: Brian Anderson
• Date of birth: June 12, 1976
• Age: 47 years old (as of February 2024)

9. Andrew Reynolds - 1998

In addition to gaining fame for his prowess on the board, Reynolds maintains his fame as the co-founder and now sole owner of Baker Skateboards and an actor. The Floridian pro occupies the 13,074th position on Boardr's All-Time Global ranking.

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• Full name: Andrew Reynolds
• Date of birth: June 6, 1978
• Age: 45 years old (as of February 2024)

8. Bob Burnquist - 1997

Burnquist is a big air skateboarder ranked 344th on the overall global ranking. The Triple Crown Vert awardee is known for his roles in Point Break, Kim Possible and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater.

• Full name: Robert Dean Silva Burnquist
• Date of birth: October 10, 1976
• Age: 47 years old (as of February 2024)

7. Eric Koston - 1996

American professional skateboarder Eric Kostov continues to influence the sport with his on-screen presence, web page and through skateboard gaming. He is credited with inventing the Koston Grind, or crooked Grind.

• Full name: Eric Koston
• Date of birth: April 29, 1975
• Age: 48 years old (as of February 2024)

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6. Chris Senn - 1995

Costa Mesa native Chris Senn is a legendary skater who mastered various styles, including vert, street, and pool. In addition to the Skater of the Year award, he has won three X-Games gold medals and came in second during the 2002 Thrasher Skateboard Magazine SOTY voting process.

• Full name: Chris Senn
• Date of birth: December 11, 1972
• Age: 51 years old (as of February 2024)

5. Mike Carroll - 1994

Michael Shawn Carroll is a California-born professional skateboarder who has turned his riding prowess into business. Through Plan B Skateboards and video parts, his influence is still felt in the sport.

• Full name: Michael Shawn Carroll
• Date of birth: August 24, 1975
• Age: 48 years old (as of February 2024)

4. Salman Agah - 1993

Salman Agah, or Big Sal’s interest in the sport, began early at five. At 19, he turned Pro, which marked the beginning of a decade-long career. Now the owner of Pizzanista, the Transworld’s Most Influential Skater of The Decade, rode for various sponsors, including Real Skateboards, Powell Peralta and Spitfire Wheels.

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• Full name: Salman Agah
• Date of birth: July 10, 1972
• Age: 51 years old (as of February 2024)

3. John Cardiel - 1992

In 2004, the skateboarder and snowboarder defied all odds, making a full recovery after suffering a career-ending spinal injury. The Californian legend set several records and later received an induction into the 2015 Skateboarding Hall of Fame.

• Full name: John Joseph Cardiel
• Date of birth: December 14, 1973
• Age: 50 years old (as of February 2024)

2. Danny Way - 1991 & 2004

Known for daredevil stunts and tricks, the 2006 Laureus Action Sportsperson of the Year nominee began skating at 15. He was the first skater to ride over the Great Wall of China, drop into a halfpipe from a helicopter and set several world records for his career.

• Full name: Danny Way
• Date of birth: April 15, 1974
• Age: 49 years old (as of February 2024)

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1. Tony Hawk - 1990

Who was the first Skater of the Year? At the time of the award, the young Tony Hawk was credited for inventing moves such as the ollie-to-Indy and the Saran wrap and being the first skateboarder to compete in a two-and-a-half turn move in midair.

• Full name: Anthony Frank Hawk
• Date of birth: May 12, 1968
• Age: 56 years old (as of February 2024)

Final word

The Skater of the Year list covers 33 of the most influential riders since 1990. The list represents a mix of professionals with varying styles and athletic abilities.

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