The short track skaters were celebrated for their outstanding achievements during the 2025/26 season at the first-ever ISU Short Track Skating Awards, held on 15 March 2026 in Montreal, Canada.

Bringing an exciting season to a close, the Awards recognized the performances that thrilled fans around the world – from dramatic finishes and unforgettable races to the athletes who shone on the ice throughout the season.

Here is the list of Award winners, World Champions, Crystal Globe winners as well as the world record breaker throughout the season.

World Record Breaker - Women 500m: 41.399 - Xandra Velzeboer (NED)

The Most Improved Skater - Thomas Nadalini (ITA) 

Best Newcomer - Rim Jongun (KOR) 

Crystal Globe Winner - Women - Courtney Sarault (CAN) 

Crystal Globe Winner - Men - William Dandjinou (CAN) 

Crystal Globe Winner - Team - Canadian Ice Maples

World Champions

- Women 500m - Xandra Velzeboer (NED)

- Women 1000m - Kim Gilli (KOR)

- Women 1500m - Kim Gilli (KOR)

- Men 500m - Steven Dubois (CAN)

- Men 1000m - Rim Jongun (KOR)

- Men 1500m - Rim Jongun (KOR)

- Mixed Team Relay - Italy

- Women 3000m Relay - Netherlands

- Men 5000m Relay - Canada

Women 1000m & 1500m World Champion Kim Gilli and ISU vice president Tron Espeli are on stage at the 2026 ISU Short Track Awards in Montreal, March 2026, Canada © ISU

Most Improved Skater Thomas Nadalini is on stage at the 2026 ISU Short Track Awards in Montreal, March 2026, Canada © ISU

Best Newcomer Rim Jongun at the 2026 ISU Short Track Awards in Montreal, March 2026, Canada © ISU

Canadian Ice Maples at the 2026 ISU Short Track Awards in Montreal, March 2026, Canada © ISU