Corporate SOTY? Not This Year as The Alex Jones of Skating, Weckingball, Lets Skaters Choose

It’s no secret that big brands and magazines have been playing a major role in deciding who gets crowned.

As we previously reported, Gary Rogers admitted that Thrasher’s SOTY picks are influenced by who can draw the biggest crowd, bring in the most money, and generate the most attention for the magazine.

For many in the skateboarding community, that feels like the true spirit of skating is being ignored.

Just look at last 2022. Nyjah Huston dropped his “Need That” video part, and skateboarders everywhere were going crazy over the technical skill and creativity in his part.

Meanwhile, Tyshawn Jones grabbed the SOTY title, becoming a two-time winner.

Fans and pros alike debated the decision.

Tyshawn landed a subway kickflip gap that had never been done before, but many argued that it was only one trick, while Nyjah had stacked multiple insane tricks in one part.

The discussion triggered a bigger conversation about how SOTY decisions are made and whether the award truly reflects skating talent.

Here’s when Weckingball takes over!

Instead of letting corporations or big brands decide, he created the People’s Champ award, giving fans the power to vote for who they believe deserves the crown.

No sponsorship influence, no marketing pressure and just pure community choice to make sure that everything is fair and square. So no one will get jealous.

Your vote matters this year.

According to Weck, the election will be completely fair, and fans will have the final say.

For anyone who has ever felt frustrated by corporate-backed decisions in skating, this is the chance to make your voice heard and celebrate the skater who really earned it.

Anyone who cares about real skating talent now has a way to push back, and the 2025 People’s Champ is the perfect platform to do it.

So, what are you waiting for? Vote now on the post below and the countdown will be live.