Consolidated voting 2015 World Paddle Awards
The consolidated results of both the Public and Academy vote for the 2015 World Paddle Awards.
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Andre Santos - The World Paddle Awards helps paddlesports moving forward
Nelo CEO Andre Santos believes that the World Paddle Awards is helping paddlesports move forward but there is still plenty of work to be done to get the sport heading in the right direction.
Six new members enrich the World Paddle Awards Academy
The World Paddle Awards is excited to announce the induction of six new members into the Academy. The unique alliance of some of the greatest living sporting legends and sporting figureheads ensures this Academy is able to use sport to help bring positive social change and unite the different paddlesport disciplines and cultures.
Kayak Pro – Industry professional of the year 2015
Kayak Pro was recognised for the outstanding work they have done commercially and in the paddlesports industry by winning the inaugural Industry Professional Award at the World Paddle Awards near Barcelona on Saturday.
Foundation award gives Dreyer reassurance that his Change a Life Academy is making a difference
Martin Dreyer was acknowledged for the outstanding work he has done in changing the lives of many impoverished children through paddlesports by winning the Foundation award at the World Paddle Awards at Sant Pere de Ribes, Spain on Saturday.
Sebastian Brendel receives the prestigious Academy Award
Sebastian Brendel's incredible feats in 2015 have earned him the Academy Award at the World Paddle Awards. The 28 year old German has stamped himself as one of the worlds best ever canoe paddlers by dominating in 2015 across World Cup, World Championships, European Championships and European Games.
Canoe Sport Russia 2015 Media Professional of the Year
With over 36,000 instagram followers, 20,000 Facebook followers and over 1,500 website visits per day, CanoeSport are one of the dominant forces in paddlesport media across the globe. They have reignited peoples passion for paddling through their coverage on their website and within social media. In Barcelona at the World Paddle Awards, they were deserving winners of the Media Professional award.
Luca Homonnai 2015 Sports Junior of Year
At just 16 years of age Luca Homonnai of Hungary is a seasoned professional having already achieved more than what most paddlers accomplish in their whole career.
Lifetime Achievement Award a capstone in a career dedicated to paddlesports for Endicott
William T. ‘Bill’ Endicott was acknowledged for his outstanding contribution to paddlesports as an athlete, coach and author by winning the Lifetime Achievement Award at the World Paddle Awards at Sant Pere de Ribes, Spain on Saturday.
René Holten Poulsen 2015 Sportsman of the Year
Capping off a stellar 2015 international season, Rene Holten Poulsen will add another trophy to his cabinet after taking home the coveted Sportsman of the Year at the World Paddle Awards.