Shaun Tomson

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Shaun was most recently listed as one of the 25 most influential surfers of the century (Surfer 1999), one of the 16 greatest surfers of all time (Surfing 2004) and the greatest tube rider of all time (Surfing Life 1993). Additional honors include nine appearances on the cover of Surfing and Surfer magazines, an inductee on the Huntington Beach Surfing Walk of Fame (1997), the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame (1998), the South African Sports Hall of Fame (1977), the SIMA Environmentalist of the Year Award (2002) and the Surfrider Lifetime Achievement Award (2009).

What is most important to Shaun is giving back to the community; sharing the lessons he has learned about life. Surfing has made me a better person. It is a transformative experience and an inspiring ride through life that reveals fundamental lessons on how to stay balanced, overcome challenges and adapt to an ever-changing world." While the lessons Shaun shares are taken from the world's oceans, they translate powerfully to everyday life and extraordinary challenges. They reflect the attitude and outlook necessary to not just survive the ups and downs of life, but to master them and emerge a winner.

Shaun has spoken at schools, universities, business organizations, law firms, environmental groups, retailers, sports clubs and veterans organizations. Shaun diverges from the standard sports metaphor of personal success being solely tied to winning. Like surfing a wave, a successful and enriching ride through life is not about crossing a finishing line first; it is all about maintaining a positive, balanced attitude and extending the limits of one's own personal standards.