About the ASI Honours Night

CELEBRATING THE PEOPLE, STORIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS SHAPING AUSTRALIAN SURF CULTURE. 

WHAT IS HONOURS NIGHT?

MORE THAN AN INDUSTRY EVENT

ASI Honours Night was created to celebrate the people behind the Australian surf industry: the innovators, leaders, athletes, community builders and organisations helping shape the culture and future of surfing in Australia.

Unlike a traditional awards program, Honours Night is designed as an evening of industry recognition, storytelling and connection.

The event provides an opportunity for the surf community to come together, reflect on the year, recognise meaningful contributions, and celebrate the people and organisations making a positive impact across the industry.

Over the years, the evening has featured:

  • Industry recognition presentations

  • Surf culture storytelling

  • Charity fundraising initiatives

  • Live music and entertainment

  • Community and industry networking

  • Guest speakers and honourees

Service to the Industry |
Honour Roll

2026Shane Stedman
2025Jack McCoy
2024Geoff Backshall
2023Shayne Patterson
2022Layne Beachley
2019Dougall Walker
2018Simon Anderson
2017John 'Sparrow' Pyburne
2016Marck Richards
2015Surfin Australia
2014Don Buford
2014Midget Family
2014Barry Bennett
2013Alan Green
2013John Law
2013Gordon Merchant
2013Brian Singer
2013Doug Warbrick
2012Anthony 'Macka' Wilson