Pickleball's official fans' choice awards is just one week away from announcing its 2024 nominees. In its fourth year, The Dink Awards will tap pickleball fans and players across the country and internationally to vote for the top players, people and moments of the year.
To add to the excitement, The Dink is thrilled to announce Nike as the Title Sponsor of 2024's The Nike Dink Awards.
With over 300% growth year over year, pickleball's largest awards program is poised to set new voting records, award thousands of dollars in grants and celebrate this year's best of the best across the sport.
The Largest Fan Vote in Pickleball
Last year more than 6,000 fans voted across 19 categories including best men's and women's player, rising star, best on-air personality, and best pickleball podcast.
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This year's awards feature brand new categories including Fan Favorite International Player, Upset of the Year, College Team of the Year, and Fan Favorite MLP Team.
"The Nike Dink Awards are our favorite time of year. We love giving pickleball fans and fanatics the chance to recognize some of the best talent and moments from the year." — Thomas Shields, Founder & CEO of The Dink
Nominees for The Nike Dink Awards will be announced December 26 with voting taking place Jan 1-14.
2024 Nomination Categories
Player Categories
- Go Next Level — Male Player of the Year (Powered by Six Zero)
- Go Next Level — Womens Player of the Year (Powered by Six Zero)
- Senior Mens Player of the Year
- Senior Womens Player of the Year
- Mens Most Improved Player of the Year
- Womens Most Improved Player of the Year
- Rising Star — Next Gem (Powered by Six Zero)
Content Categories
- Best On-Air Personality
- Best Pickleball Podcast
- Best YouTube Content Creator (Winner Receives $1k Grant)
- Best Instagram Content Creator (Winner Receives $1k Grant)
Entertainment Categories
- Upset of the Year (Powered by DUPR)
- Best On-Court Antics
- Best Dressed
- Fan Favorite
- Fan Favorite International Player of the Year (Powered by Six Zero)
- Best New International Tournament
- College Team of the Year (Powered by DUPR)
- Fan Favorite Premier MLP Team
- Fan Favorite Challenger MLP Team
Voting Timeline
Voting for The Nike Dink Awards will take place Jan 1-Jan 14 and nominees will be announced on Dec 26. Winners will be announced the week after voting closes.
Where to Vote
Head to dinkawards.com to follow along with the awards and to vote.
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About The Dink
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