REEL WORLD Vol.9 has officially come to a close. Congratulations to Heidi Walsh for taking the win in the Women’s Pro Category for the third time with a standout edit, earning a $250 cash prize.

In the Men’s Pro Category, Eirik Hansen took the top spot after an impressive year of paddling, also receiving a $250 cash prize.

In the Men’s Amateur Category, Urko Cot earned first place, taking home a new NRS Gore-Tex drysuit, and Anna Sorkolova took 1st place in the Women’s Category taking home a NRS Gore-Tex drysuit!

Thank you to everyone who entered and shared their work—strong showings across the board.
REEL WORLD returns December 2025.

Entries consisted of films recapping an athlete’s season. Submissions were judged equally on quality and skill.

Judges evaluated:

• Quality of the edit
• Quality of the action
• Variety of locations featured
• Balance of GoPro footage vs standard camera footage

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Women’s Pro Category

1st Place – Heidi Walsh (GBR) – $250 Cash Prize

2nd Place – Leah Hough (IRL) – $150 Cash Prize

3rd Place – Makinley Hargrove (USA) – $100 Cash Prize

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Men’s Pro Category

1st Place – Eirik Hansen (NOR) – $250 Cash Prize

2nd Place – Alec Voorhees (USA) – $150 Cash Prize

3rd Place – Sam Sharp (CAN) – $100 Cash Prize

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Men’s Amateur Category

1st Place – Urko Cot (ESP) – NRS GoreTex Drysuit Prize

2nd Place – Zane Gardener (USA) – NRS Flux Dry-Top Prize

3rd Place – Oscar Henry (CHE) – NRS Ninja PFD Prize

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Women’s Amateur Category

1st Place – Anna Sorkolova (CZE) – NRS GoreTex Drysuit Prize

2nd Place – Aisha Lyra Jalil (MEX) – NRS Flux Dry Top

Thanks all for your entries! See you for REEL WORLD Vol.10!

Check out all the entries here from REEL WORLD Vol.9

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