Durban’s Ntando Msibi, or Biggie Smiles, was elected as the Supersport ‘Lets Play’ Junior sportsman of the year for 2014.

Anyone who knows Biggie knows that he’s an absolute sea-dog, can out-paddle a wave-jet and makes onshore muck look like it’s the best session you’ve had in a while. Earlier this year he traveled to JBay and made the finals of the 2014 Hurley SA Junior Champs, and is continually showing signs of improvement.

Ntando had this to say: So thankful for winning the Supersport Lets Play Junior Sportsman of the year today. So stoked! Thanks to all those who have supported me this year. Special thanks to my Surfers Not Street Children crew, to my “mom” Anne Wright, to Robin de Kock and Surfing South Africa as well as Billabong and Bilt Surfboards.

Big ups, Biggie! Keep pushing and keep smiling.