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Posted at 8:29 p.m., Sunday, September 23, 2007

Kaneohe's Godinez wins award at surfing contest

Advertiser Staff

Megan Godinez of Kaneohe won the Schick Quattro Style Award at the Roxy Jam Cardiff women's longboard surfing contest today.

The two-day event was held at Cardiff, Calif.

Current world champion Jen Smith of California won the contest.

Godinez, 16, was eliminated in the quarterfinals but received the award for her aggressive style.

"I am so surprised right now," she said. "The level of talent out here that I was up against was so amazing, so I am honored to have been chosen for this award."

Kelia Moniz tied for fifth place in the contest, and was the top Hawaii finisher.