The 2025 NXL season kicked off in Tampa with the first event of the year, and as the sun set on Sunday and the tournament wrapped up, the now-annual Summit Awards took the spotlight.

This tradition has quickly become a highlight of the season, recognizing the standout players, teams, and contributors who left their impact on paintball. Below is the full list of this year’s winners, each honored for their excellence and impact on the game.

These are the 2024 Summit Award Winner.

On-Field Awards
Icon of the YearJustin Rabackoff
Offensive Player of the YearAlexander Berdnikov
Defensive Player of the YearTJ Danner
Snake Player of the YearAlexander Berdnikov
Dorito Player of the YearChris Schehr
Flex Player of the YearJustin Rabackoff
Breakout Player of the YearCyrus Garringer
Breakout Team of the YearPBFit
Coach of the YearRyan Brand
Team of the YearPBFit
Game of the YearPBFit vs. Impact World Cup Finals
Divisional Team of the YearLeverage
WNXL Pro Team of the YearHeroines
WNXL player of the yearJenn Fulk
WNXL Breakout Player of the YearHadley Korsman
WNXL Offensive Player of the YearTata Blanco
WNXL Defensive Player of the YearKrista Titus
European Player of the YearAlexandre Pizon
European Team of the YearScalp
Classic Awards
Classic Team of the Yearac Empire
Classic Player of the YearMark Johnson
Classic Amateur Team of the YearAAF
Referee Awards
Pro Referee of the YearMatt Howell
Most Improved Referee of the YearSteven Keeler
Head Referee of the YearJason Friend
Divisional Referee of the YearJames Robinson
Referee Staff Excellence Achievement AwardKatlyn Bennett
The Mike “Boogie” Bologub AwardDennis Glitch
Media Awards
Innovator of the YearJack Wood
Videographer of the YearBrian Wolfe, Verbhal
Photographer of the YearDan Shelley, ShellDa Photos
Creator of the YearTyler Harmon / Marcello Margott, PTG Podcast
Author

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