Wanaka couple Will Jackways and Abby Lockhart both convincingly defended their titles this year, taking the top spots on the podium for snowboarding, at last week's prizegiving.
Sam Smoothy, from Wanaka, reclaimed his 2011 title with first place in the skiing section following his third placing last year.
Queenstown's Taylor Rapley, a former alpine ski racer, gained her first free ride podium, winning the women's ski title. Fellow New Zealander Briar Peters took second place.
Head snowboard judge Mike Hygemann said Mr Jackways' overall performance allowed him to finish ahead of Finnish snowboarder Antti Autti by
''What won it for Will J was his faultless execution, big airs and smooth flow. Antti had speed and strong elements but Will J pipped him on the day.''
All the judges agreed the trick of the day was a huge Cab 5 landed solidly by Jackways.
Third-time women's snowboard winner Lockhart came out strongly against her fellow competitors with runs peppered with tricks, including Cab 180s and front 360s.
The new Shane McConkey Award to reward passion and progression in free riding was presented to Wanaka's Fraser McDougall and Canada's Jessy Brown. Head ski judge Geoff Small said McDougall was the ''biggest charger on the day''.
McDougall and Brown win a week at Points North Heli Adventures in Cordova, Alaska, where they will experience big mountains and terrain.
