Vote Now for The 120/Life Dink Awards

Awards season is back. And once again, pickleball fans are in charge.

Voting is now open for The 2026 120/Life Dink Awards , the sport’s first and only people’s choice awards , where players, creators, and moments are decided by the fans who actually live the game.

You nominated. We counted. Then counted again. And now, it’s time to vote.

From breakout pros and fan-favorite creators to the best facilities, podcasts, and paddles in the game, this year’s ballot reflects just how big (and loud) pickleball has become.

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👉 Voting is live now at DinkAwards.com

👉 Voting closes Jan 21 — don’t overthink it

🏆 Every voter is entered to win a paddle of their choice!

Below is the full list of nominees for The 2026 The Dink Awards.

Player Awards Men's Player of The Year Ben Johns Gabe Tardio Christian Alshon Andrei Daescu Federico Staksrud Women's Player of The Year Anna Leigh Waters Anna Bright Catherine Parenteau Hurricane Tyra Black Rachel Rohrabacher Senior Men's Player of The Year Altaf Merchant Jose Deresi Steve Deakin Senior Women's Player of The Year Lee Whitwell Julie Johnson Sheri Counter VOTE NOW

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