10.25.02     THE BILLABONG XXL BIG WAVE AWARDS PRESENTED BY SURFLINE In a new event partnership with Surfline, the world's premier surf report and forecast service, the surfers who successfully conquer the world's highest swells will be honored annually at the Billabong Odyssey XXL Big Wave Awards.       11.01.02     XXL OFFICIAL RULES Due to the growing number of top surfers requesting involvement in the Billabong Odyssey, and to further the project’s spirit of advancing the sport, we are expanding the criteria in order to involve additional qualified athletes at an array of suitable locations.       10.25.02     XXL History XXl History       11.01.02     CATEGORIES AND PRIZES The Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards, presented by surfline.com, awarded cash prizes for both tow in and paddle surfing feats in giant waves, as well as rewarding the outstanding performer, and the photographer who snapped the shot of the biggest wave of the season.