Rider of the Year NOMINATIONS are Now Open!

Nominations for the Rider of the Year awards at FloatLife Fest must be submitted by August 15th, 2026, by 11 PM PST. To qualify, a trick, clip, or crash must have occurred after September 10, 2025, and the film must have been released since that date. A single nominee can submit multiple entries across the trick, clip, film, and crash categories. All film, clip, photo, and crash submissions must be included in the nomination process. By submitting, you grant FLF the right to use the footage for the promotion of FLF ROYA. Nominees in each category will be announced on August 21st, coinciding with the start of public voting for riders. Voting for riders will be open from August 21st - September 6th Winners will be revealed at FloatLife Fest 10 during the Rider of the Year Awards on Friday, September 11, at Camp Grier, Old Fort, NC.