The Algarve Skate Awards is promoted by the WallRide Association, with the support of the Núcleo de Skate de Portimão, C/S 8125 (Quarteira), Lagos Skate Culture, and Skate Xpert (Albufeira). Established with the purpose of promoting and recognizing the value of skateboarding in the Algarve, the awards cover various categories, from Skater of the Year to Association/Movement of the Year.

The results of this year’s edition were as follows:

Female:

Skater of the Year: Alexandra Barros [Faro]

Videopart of the Year: Alexandra Barros [Faro]

Trick of the Year: Sofia Boragine [Faro]

Fall of the Year: Heidi Monteiro [Olhão]

Rookie of the Year: Sofia Boragine [Faro]

Male:

Skater of the Year: Viriato Villas-Boas [Faro]

Videopart of the Year: Viriato Villas-Boas [Faro]

Trick of the Year: Marcos Siqueira [Portimão]

Fall of the Year: Daniel Peres [Lagos]

Rookie of the Year: Gabi Gaignard [Lagos]

Other Categories:

Photo of the Year: André Meleiro [Lagos]

Shop of the Year: Goodtimes Skateshop [Lagos]

Association/Movement of the Year: WallRide [Faro]

The organisers expressed gratitude to all those contributing to skateboarding and their communities, calling for a 2024 with more skateboarding, continuous effort, and recognition of the Algarve as a crucial region for the national skate culture and beyond.

The ceremony concluded with performances by the bands MEDO and Devil in Me, emphasizing the strong connection that skateboarding maintains with various urban and artistic cultures.

The event had the support of Saudade Tattoo Quarteira, Skate Deluxe, and GoodTimes Skateshop.