Based on more than 93,000 votes cast by fans worldwide, the International Skating Union (ISU) is delighted to reveal the final shortlisted nominees for the ISU Figure Skating Awards, set to take place in Prague (CZE) on Sunday, March 29. 

In March, fans had the opportunity to vote for their favourite skaters from an extensive list of candidates, helping shape this year’s final line-up (see full list of Nominees below). Fan engagement reached new heights compared to last year, with a total of 26,813 unique voters - representing a 2.5x increase from 10,744 in 2025. Around 15,000 new fans joined the platform, alongside nearly 10,000 returning users, underlining the strong audience growth. Voting was led by the United States (22.63%), followed by Germany (7.56%), with Canada (5.61%), the United Kingdom (5.38%), and France (4.54%) completing the top five – with a majority of female voters within those markets.

From Fan Favourites to Final Decisions

With votes from fans now counted, the spotlight turns to the next stage. The winners in the Most Entertaining Program, Best Costume, Best Coach, and Best Choreographer will now be determined by a distinguished Jury of Figure Skating experts representing the countries that hosted Grand Prix events during the season.

Star Hosts to Lead a Night of Celebration

The winners of the ISU Figure Skating Awards 2026 will be announced on March 29^th live on the ISU Youtube account during a glittering ceremony hosted by Olympic medalists Ashley Wagner and Ben Agosto, who bring their combined experience from the sport’s biggest stages.

Ashley Wagner, a 2016 world silver medalist and 2014 Olympic bronze medalist, is a leading Figure Skating analyst for NBC Sports.

 ©Ashley Wagner

Ben Agosto, a five-time U.S. Ice Dance Champion and 2006 Olympic silver medalist, is an accomplished choreographer, coach, and broadcast analyst, and recently hosted Figure Skating events at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

 ©Ben Agosto

The ISU Figure Skating Awards 2026 promise a spectacular evening of glamour, emotion, and unforgettable moments, bringing together the global skating community to celebrate the season’s finest achievements. Held at the conclusion of the ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2026, the ceremony will mark the grand finale of an exceptional season while showcasing the beauty, artistry, and elegance that define the sport.

Discover the 2026 Awards Shortlisted Nominees

Most Entertaining Program

• Amber GLENN (USA) – Women’s Short Program

• Yuma KAGIYAMA (JPN) – Men’s Short Program

• Ilia MALININ (USA) – Men’s Short Program

Best Costume

• Piper GILLES/ Paul POIRIER (CAN) – Ice Dance Free Dance – Designed by Bobby and Sally Ackbarali

• Amber GLENN (USA) – Women’s Short Program – Designed by Lisa McKinnon

• Ilia MALININ (USA) – Men’s Free Skating – Designed by Satomi Ito

Best Coach

• Damon ALLEN

• Phillip DIGUGLIELMO

• Masakazu KAGIYAMA

Best Choreographer

• Shae-Lynn BOURNE

• Benoît RICHAUD

• Massimo SCALI

Two additional awards will also be presented during the ceremony: the “Skater(s) of the Year” determined based on points allocated for performances throughout the 2025/26 season, and the “Best Newcomer” award, recognizing outstanding achievements in a breakthrough season.

Save the Date and Watch Live 

The ISU Figure Skating Awards will be live streamed on the ISU Youtube account here from 2100 CEST on Sunday, March 29.