The votes are in from AIDA nationals around the globe for the Suunto sponsored “Best AIDA” freedivers. Nearly 2000 eligible AIDA freedivers from New Zealand to the Czech Republic and everywhere in between cast their votes for their favorite athletes, coaches, judges and volunteers. No surprises came for winning best freediver with Natalia Molchanova and William Trubridge taking top honors. Here are the winners for 2011 in all other categories:

Best Male Newcomer: Antonio Koderman

Best Female Newcomer: Jody Fisher

Best Instructor: William Winram

Best Coach: Martin Zajac

Best Judge: Grant Graves

Best Aida Volunteer: Carla Hanson

Best Athletic Sportsmanship: Goran Colak