Kelly Slater 2008 : photo Grant Ellis

Surfer Magazine Poll

Vote at surferpoll.com by Aug. 15 and win a chance to attend this year’s Awards Ceremony

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 5 August, 2009 : - - Less than two weeks remain to vote in the annual SURFER Poll. This year, it’s all about joining the “Collective Voice” to help choose the top 10 male and top 5 female surfers of the year. Votes can be cast until midnight on August 15th at SurferPoll.com.

Between surf brand and media websites, Twitter, Facebook, and personal blogs, the internet has been abuzz over the last few months with SURFER Poll activity and chatter. Fans have been campaigning for their favorite surfers, and brands have been promoting their athletes. It’s going to be a race to the finish to see who will earn top honors this year, and an interesting study to see how new media effects the outcome.

“We’re seeing record voting this year,” says SURFER Editor In Chief, Joel Patterson. “There’s a lot of excitement about younger surfers, and we may just see a significant influx of new names in the final tally, but the numbers are close and we won’t know until the polls close in a couple weeks. But everyone should go online and cast their ballot, because one vote could sway the balance of power this year.”

The 37th annual SURFER Poll and Video Awards presented by American Suzuki & Ultimate Wave Tahiti will be announced at an exclusive invite-only ceremony on September 15th at The Grove of Anaheim. For those who’ve never attended the exclusive event, this year offers a chance to win VIP passes. Each online vote in the SURFER Poll provides an opportunity for one lucky winner and three guests to attend the ceremony alongside the world’s best surfers of past and present, where they will witness history being made in person.

Mark your calendars—the Awards Ceremony will be webcast live the evening of September 15th.

About SURFER Magazine: Upon its inception in 1960, SURFER Magazine brought a unity of voice and vision to an otherwise niche and fragmented sport. Today, the original surf publication is widely recognized as the "Bible of the Sport" and the driving force in the surf world, reaching more surfers worldwide than any other surf magazine. SURFER is part of Source Interlink’s Action Sports Group (ASG) that reaches more than 2 million action sports enthusiasts through an integrated network of magazines, online properties, events, and television programming.

About American Suzuki Motor Corporation: The Brea, Calif.-based Operations of American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) was founded in 1963 by parent company Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) and currently markets its vehicles in the United States through a network of approximately 400 automotive dealerships and numerous other motorcycle, ATV and marine dealerships in 49 states. With global headquarters in Hamamatsu, Japan, SMC is a diversified worldwide automobile, motorcycle, and outboard motor manufacturer. In 2008, SMC sold more than two and a half million new cars and trucks and more than three and a half million motorcycles and ATVs. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, SMC has operations in 196 countries and regions. For more information, visit media.suzuki.com.

About Ultimate Wave Tahiti: Ultimate Wave Tahiti, featuring Kelly Slater, will premiere next February. It is the first 3D film produced and distributed for IMAX® and other Giant Screen Theaters to focus on surfing and the unique waves that travel thousands of miles, eventually making it all the way to Teahupoo. Together with Tahitian Raimana Van Bastolaer, Slater will treat movie-goers to a blend of sport, ocean science, and cultural history that will both enthrall and fascinate. Award-winning director, Stephen Low, brings a never-before-seen filming technique to the giant screen, opening eyes to the beauty and intensity of some of the world's most powerful of waves. Ultimate Wave Tahiti, which will be released worldwide to IMAX and other giant screen and digital theaters in 3D and 2D, is executive produced by K2 Communications, Inc. and presented by Suzuki, with supporting partnerships from Tahiti Tourism North America and Quiksilver. (IMAX® is a registered trademark of IMAX Corporation.)

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