At the Regular meeting on October 27, 2025, City Council, upon the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission, established the Malibu Surf Legend Award.
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alibu Surf Legend Award will be presented annually to honor an individual or group who has demonstrated excellence in surfing, serves as a positive representative of the surf community, has made a significant contribution to local surf culture, and maintains a meaningful connection to Malibu.
The Parks and Recreation Commission will review and discuss the nomination process for the 2026 award at a Regular Meeting in spring 2026.
2025 malibu surf legend award
On October 27, 2025, City Council approved a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission to recognize Randall “Crawdaddy” Miod as the inaugural recipient of the Malibu Surf Legend Award.
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ndall Miod, also known as Randy, "Crawdaddy," born in 1969, lived in Malibu for over thirty of his fifty-five years. In his early twenties, he moved from the San Fernando Valley and rented a studio apartment attached to the house known as the "Crab Shack" on PCH. Over the years, he worked as a server and a manager at several restaurants in Malibu. He formed a band, contributed to the local art scene, and earned a degree in photography from Santa Monica College. He loved Malibu, and most days you would find him surfing at Surfrider Beach, a pastime he started as a teenager. He worked hard and played hard. He was living his best life. Randy was passionate about his faith, friends, and family. He made a positive impact on everyone he met. On January 7, 2025, he lost his life in the Palisades Fire. Despite evacuation orders, he chose to stay in his home, just as he had during previous fires threatening Malibu. This fire was different and proved deadly. Receiving the 2025 Malibu Surf Legend Award would have been overwhelming for him. He was a humble, genuine person, extremely grateful for the life he led in this community.