Also, someone new will win the Ride of the Year. This category has been utterly dominated by Shane Dorian (four-time winner) and Jaws, but nothing from him this year — and only one of the five finalists is from Jaws (Billy Kemper). Dorian’s currently in Japan and won’t make the red carpet, either. Former winner Grant “Twiggy” Baker is staying home, as well. “Bit far to come from South Africa for a party,” he laughed. Mark Healey, another perennial standout, is not up for any awards, apart from Overall Performer. Ditto for Greg Long. Also, four of the five dudes up for Biggest Paddle have never won. Ditto for Biggest Wave.