Jess Kimura

One of the most influential action sports athletes of the past decade, Jess Kimura transcends all boundaries. Known for pushing herself to the absolute limit both mentally and physically, she has redefined what women are capable of and changed plenty of perceptions along the way. She holds more awards and accolades than anyone else in her category, but it's her unique and authentic personality that earns Jess her substantial and varied fan base. Jess's impact reaches throughout the sport, from hosting grassroots events that support young female snowboarders to sweeping the Transworld Snowboarding Rider's Poll Awards multiple times. Her video parts from 10 years ago still stand up to the most progressive segments of today. She has dedicated the past 5 years to helping launch multiple careers for female athletes who were without a platform to showcase their talent on. She has mentored dozens of up-and-coming riders, and her wildly successful Uninvited all-girls film trilogy is a testament to what girls can do when given their chance to shine. A filmmaker, producer, and athlete, Jess is also an advocate for mental health awareness. She has publicly shared her own struggles with the goal of helping people feel less alone.