ISU Skating Awards
| ISU Figure Skating Awards | |
|---|---|
Sunday, March 30 | |
| Location | Boston |
| Country | USA |
| Presented by | International Skating Union |
| First award | 2020 |
| Website | www |
The ISU Figure Skating Awards is an annual awards ceremony organized by the International Skating Union (ISU) to recognize outstanding achievements in Figure Skating. This prestigious awards honors not only the Skaters who captivate audiences worldwide through their creativity and entertainment but also the dedicated coaches, choreographers, and costume designers who bring the sport to life behind the scenes.
The awards are presented in a variety of categories: Most Entertaining Program, Most Valuable Skater, Special Achievement, Lifetime Achievement, Best Coach, Best Choreographer, Best Costume, Best Newcomer.
A long list of candidates is selected by a Selection Commission which is submitted to a public and media vote. The public vote counts for 2/3 while the media vote counts for 1/3.
In 2025, the following categories are open for voting:
- Best Costume
- Most Entertaining Program
- Best Coach
- Best Choreographer
The following categories are not subject to voting:
- Lifetime Achievement Award: will be selected exclusively by the Selection Commission.
- Best Newcomer: this year with only three candidates, they are automatically advanced to the Nominees stage.
- A new category will be announced soon. Stay tuned!
Following the public / media vote, three nominees in each category are announced and finally the Award winners are decided by an expert international jury in six categories.