On May 18, 2011at the 13th Annual Transworld Skateboarding Awards in Hollywood, the magazine will present the inaugural Eric Stricker Memorial Award to Miki Vuckuvich.
The award, which honors “individuals in the skateboarding industry that have shown a continued dedication to the positive growth, longevity, and love of skateboarding,” couldn’t have a more appropriate first recipient. Here’s a little of Miki’s background.
Miki was born and raised in San Jose, California, and a local skater at the Winchester Skatepark. When Winchester closed its doors in July of 1981, Miki persuaded his mom into moving to Del Mar, California, where the Skate Ranch was conveniently located. It was around this time Miki started shooting every photo class assignment at the Ranch with high school friend Tony Hawk. In ’82, Miki became the first-ever subscriber to TransWorld SKATEboarding, saving up 13 dollars of his allowance money. Miki then became a regular contributor to the pages of TransWorld SKATEboarding through the ’80s and ’90s. An accomplished photographer and writer, Miki traveled through Europe and Russia while still shooting extensively all through California. He then went on to become full-time editor of TransWorld Skate Business, director at On Video, and is now executive director at The Tony Hawk Foundation.
Congrats, Miki, and thanks. Follow the jump for more details.13TH ANNUAL TRANSWORLD SKATEBOARDING AWARDS PRESENTED BY NEW ERA
ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL ERIC STRICKER MEMORIAL AWARD RECIPIENT MIKI VUCKOVICH
Carlsbad, CA – The Eric Stricker Memorial Award, in memory of TWS editor Eric Stricker, sets out to honor individuals in the skateboarding industry that have shown a continued dedication to the positive growth, longevity, and love of skateboarding. In its inaugural year, TransWorld SKATEboarding is proud to announce the first recipient of the Eric Stricker Memorial Award, Miki Vuckovich.
Miki was born and raised in San Jose, California, and a local skater at the Winchester Skatepark. When Winchester closed its doors in July of 1981, Miki persuaded his mom into moving to Del Mar, California, where the Skate Ranch was conveniently located. It was around this time Miki started shooting every photo class assignment at the Ranch with high school friend Tony Hawk. In ’82, Miki became the first-ever subscriber to TransWorld SKATEboarding, saving up 13 dollars of his allowance money. Miki then became a regular contributor to the pages of TransWorld SKATEboarding through the ’80s and ’90s. An accomplished photographer and writer, Miki traveled through Europe and Russia while still shooting extensively all through California. He then went on to become full-time editor of TransWorld Skate Business, director at On Video, and is now executive director at The Tony Hawk Foundation.
The 12th Annual TransWorld SKATEboarding Awards Show is an invite-only event, but make sure to check out who won as well as all the detailed stories, photos, and video footage at skateboarding.com. The 13th Annual TransWorld SKATEboarding Awards presented by New Era is proud to be supported by additional sponsors, including Red Bull, Skullcandy, and KRÜ 82 Vodka.
About TransWorld SKATEboarding
TransWorld SKATEboarding, published by Bonnier Corp., has been the largest, most respected skateboarding magazine in the world for over 25 years. Delivering the most innovative photography and cutting-edge editorial, TransWorld SKATEboarding offers readers an inside look at skate culture through news, product reviews, and in-depth profiles of the world’s top skateboarders, both in print and online at skateboarding.com.
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Miki is well deserved of any and all awards, he is one of my favorite humans and one of my oldest and dearest friends. Congrats!
I heartily agree, Grant. Miki has always been very generous and supportive to numerous people in the industry. On a more personal note, I think about Eric Stricker quite often. He was a super nice guy and his death at such a young age was tragic.
THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO MIKI! CONGRATS!!
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