| Jim Beam Surftag Industry Challenge Quiksilver walked away with the crown in epic conditions at Dee Why |
| Reef Hawaiian Pro Carissa Moore (Haw) crowned events youngest champion with Laura Enever (Aus) claiming third place in an action packed final |
| The Innis Foundation Disadvantaged Student Scholarship The Innis Foundation Disadvantaged Student Scholarship for the Diploma of Sport Management (Surfing Studies) |
| Australian Surfing Awards Surfing community invited to nominate for the 2009 Surf Culture Award |
| Rip Curl GromSearch presented by Snickers Heat draw and directions to the contest site now available for the Victor Harbour event in South Australia |