(Salomon Snowboards, P-Town OR)

Salomon/Bonfire rider, David Benedek, received the Standout Performance of the Year Award last night at the Transworld Rider’s Poll Awards. Benedek was nominated for his 1260 double cork at the Red Bull Gap Session. The awards event was held in San Diego, at the venue On Broadway, and presented by Transworld Media. Unable to attend, Benedek sent in an acceptance video with footage of his new trampoline training routine and some very up close shots of him in his tight fitting training uniform. David’s riding stands out from all the others on a consistent basis. Last year, Benedek received the prestigious Rider of the Year, nominated and voted on by the snowboard community.

Salomon Snowboards had the strongest team representation with a total of three riders nominated for awards. Jamie Anderson, age 15, was nominated for Rookie of the Year for outstanding results and riding this year. Torah Bright, known for her huge McTwists, was a contender for Female Rider of the Year. Salomon team has been recognized as one of the strongest in the industry.