Haleiwa Hawaii, (Monday December 6, 2010) .Monday, Jordy Smith (ZAF).  40th annual SURFER Poll Awards were held tonight at Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu's North Shore..Sal Masekela (USA)  returned to serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the event with charismatic Hawaiian surf star Fred Patacchia as co-host .This year's SURFER Poll Awards were held in honor of recently lost legend, three-time World Champion Andy Irons. While acknowledging all of the surfers lost this year, the event  put a heavy focus on Andy and the legacy he leaves behind in and out of the water. Another focal point of this year's show was  Kelly Slater's 10th world title win. Touted as the world's most dominant athlete, Kelly's accomplishments have catapulted the sport of surfing and garnered the world's attention. Kelly was award the male Surfer of the Year award with Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) taking out the Female Surfer of the Year..Photo: joliphotos.com