The 2023 Beach Pro Tour season unfolded as a captivating saga of unexpected twists, emerging talents, and remarkable comebacks, leaving fans and players alike on the edge of their seats.
This season saw a mix of the old guard holding strong, some notable comebacks by the likes of Chen Xue who contemplated retirement after Tokyo, and the emergence of young prodigies like Miles Partain, whose remarkable performances alongside Andy Benesh earned them three medals, including a coveted gold in Gstaad.
The unpredictability of the 2023 season culminated in the eagerly anticipated post-season awards, revived after a hiatus since 2020. The selection process, involving nominations from the International Beach Volleyball Players Association followed by player votes, underscored the collective recognition of outstanding performances throughout the season.
Without further adieu, here are the results of the voting:
Men’s Awards
MVP
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Best Defensive Player
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Best Offensive Player
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Best Blocker
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Best Server
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Most Improved
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Rookie of the Year
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Sportsmanship
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Team of the Year
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Women’s Awards
MVP
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Best Defensive Player
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Best Offensive Player
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Best Blocker
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Best Server
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Most Improved
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Rookie of the Year
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Sportsmanship
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Team of the Year
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