Founded in 2024, Plies in collaboration with USAFBL
FINGERBOARDING MAGAZINE

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Plies is FREE to see and download. But if you want a printed copy here is how you can get one....

Official Rules & Guidelines
Presented by Plies Magazine | @pliesmag
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Goal: Celebrate the most impactful, active, and influential fingerboarder of the year, not just the most technical, but someone pushing the culture, community, content, and creativity.
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Vibe: Inspired by SOTY, but uniquely fingerboard. Rider of the Year meets MVP meets Cultural Icon.
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Year-Round Coverage (Jan 1 – Nov 21)
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Riders are being watched all year through competitions, edits, magazine features, etc.
Nomination Period (Nov 22 – Nov 28)
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Community & industry nominations are opened for 5 days.
Finalist Selection (Nov 29)
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Top 5 –10 nominees are revealed by Plies editorial staff (or by judging panel).
Voting Window (Dec 1- Dec 5)
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Public + Industry voting.
Winner Announcement (Jan 1)
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FOTY revealed in the January issue of Plies Magazine and across all media outlets.
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A. Eligibility Criteria
Must have made significant contributions that year (edits, contests, influence, team leadership, etc.).
Not based on just one video or trick, looking at the full year.
B. Judging Criteria (Weight-Based System)-
Edits/Videos Number and quality of full-length parts or edits released. 25%
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Culture Impact Memorable social media content, inspiring others, pushing style and creativity 25%
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Community Involvement Hosting events, collabs, team leadership, helping local scenes 25%
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Media Presence Magazine features, podcast appearances, etc. 10%
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Fan Vote Total votes from the community 10%
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Competition Wins, placements, standout moments at major events 5%
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50% Industry Vote – Private ballots sent to team managers, brands, judges, and editors (10–20 trusted figures).
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50% Public Vote – Via a secure form. 1 vote per email/IP.
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Custom trophy
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Cover story in Plies Magazine January issue.
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Lifetime League Membership or special access badge.
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Sponsored prize pack
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Option to co-judge next year’s FOTY.
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“Rookies to Watch” List – Top 5 up-and-comers featured.
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Hall of Fame – Launch a section in Plies in 2026 with FOTY inductees year after year.
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Video Recap Edit – A 1-minute hype montage of the winner’s year.
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You know, the humans....
All About Us
FIRST OFF..... Plies is not about us it's about Fingerboarding and the FB community and the pro fingerboarders. But there are people that make this thing work.... and here they are....

Levine Cunningham
Publisher & Strategist
Levine is the visionary behind Plies Magazine. With a deep love for fingerboarding culture and community, he launched Plies to create something the scene had never seen before: a legit, print-and-digital monthly magazine dedicated to the art, people, and progression of fingerboarding. Levine handles the big-picture planning, partnerships, business development, marketing, and editorial direction—pushing the magazine forward while making sure every issue drops on time and with purpose. When he’s not running Plies, he’s organizing USAFBL events, building out new projects, and connecting with the global fingerboard community.
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Brian O'Neill
Creative Director & Designer
Brian is the visual heart of Plies Magazine. He handles all design, layout, graphics, and video—crafting every issue from the ground up with a signature style that reflects the culture. From cover to back page, Brian makes sure every photo, ad, and article flows seamlessly. He’s the reason Plies looks and feels like more than just a magazine—it’s a collectible. Whether he’s editing raw footage, designing merch drops, or laying out a new spread, Brian brings the creative consistency that keeps Plies sharp, bold, and one-of-a-kind.

Gary Graves
Culture & Vibe Advisor
Gary is the magazine’s unofficial heartbeat. As our culture vibe checker, he keeps Plies grounded, raw, and real. He makes sure everything we do—how it looks, reads, and feels—stays authentic to fingerboarding and the people who live it every day. Gary speaks for the community, calling out anything that feels off and guiding the tone of the magazine with his unmatched eye for what’s legit. If it passes Gary’s vibe check, it’s good enough for Plies.

Age Teles
Community Connector & Contributor
Age is the bridge between Plies Magazine and the fingerboarding world it represents. With a deep network in the scene, he helps us make key connections—securing front cover features, highlighting underground talent, and lining up stories that matter. Age brings the people and the moments that shape the culture straight into the pages of the mag.
When you see someone in Plies who deserves their shine, there’s a good chance Age had a hand in making it happen.