Thrasher Magazine

When the dust settles, these five finalists stand out among the incredible contenders. Take a moment to appreciate each of their awesome contributions to skateboarding. The decision is never easy, but we wanna know: Who's your pick for 2024 Skater of the Year?

Nothing could’ve prepared us for the unprecedented display of incredible skateboarding we saw this year. The following are the elite few who took the game to new frontiers.

Vert stars Jimmy Wilkins and Shea Donavan draw a crowd for the premiere of their hotly-anticipated Over Under video. Burnout reports … padless.

The SOTY victory lap scorched through CDMX, backed by heavyweights like Ishod, Tiago, P-Rod and Shanahan. Clips were stacked, vibes were high and Miles stomped a beautiful back noseblunt for the cover. Hasta pronto, México! Thanks, Skullcandy, for all the help with the trip.

Gary breaks down Duplex's Low Rent Ep 3 video, Tyshawn's SOTY trip, Kader in New York City, Yuri Facchini going pro for Deathwish and more in today's episode of Skateline.

Once the decision is made, the only thing left is one big ol’ bash in The City to cap the year off right. Karl Watson came through for the official handoff along with a host of A-listers from Primitive, adidas and our home turf. Couldn’t get in the door? Catch it all here.

Each of the finalists put down some of the most awe-inspiring skating to date, but at the end of the day, there can only be one. Miles Silvas is our 2023 Skater of the Year.

Before casting your vote, take a moment to appreciate each of these incredible skateboarders and the effort they put forth this year. It’s been an honor to witness.

This year treated us to some of the finest skateboarding the world has ever seen and it's time to give shine to those who did it best. Check the list to see who gave it their all through 2023.