the company became profitable since 2011. Awards In 2009, as part of the Q150 celebrations, Billabong was announced as one of the Q150 Icons of Queensland for its role as an iconic "innovation and invention". Teams Billabong sponsors teams of riders in different subcultures who play an ambassador-like role for both the brand and the corresponding lifestyle. As of 26 August 2013, a skateboard team is no longer listed on its website. Surfing is continuing to gain popularity, so more money is being put into it; now Billabong sponsors hundreds of surfers. See also Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay Billabong Pipeline Masters Billabong Pro Teahupoo Billabong XXL Tribal Gear References External links Sportswear brands Companies formerly listed on the Australian Securities Exchange Clothing companies established in 1973 Clothing brands of Australia Retail companies of Australia Swimwear manufacturers Skateboarding companies Snowboarding companies Surfwear brands Companies based on the Gold Coast, Queensland Sporting goods manufacturers of Australia Surfing in Australia Australian fashion Multinational companies headquartered in Australia Companies based in Irvine, California Australian subsidiaries of foreign companies