Media Ambassador winner Steve West admitted into WPA Academy
Steve West wins 2014 Media Ambassador of the Year and is further honoured by being appointed as a World Paddle Awards Academy member.
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Jessica Fox winner of the ‘Academy Award’
Canoe slalom star Jessica Fox was recognised for her historic performances during the past 12 months by winning the Academy Award for outstanding achievement at the inaugural World Paddle Awards in Augsburg, Germany on Saturday.
Hank McGregor is ‘Sportsman of the Year’
2014 double world champion in singles and doubles kayak marathon, Hank McGregor (RSA) proudly collected his Golden Paddle in person from 8-time Olympic gold medalist in kayak sprint Birgit Fischer on Saturday night in Augsburg, Germany.
Award-winners Expand and Extend launch aid appeal following second Nepalese earthquake
Expand and Extend (women and canoeing in Nepal)'s win in the Paddlesports Professional category has been overshadowed by a second earthquake in Nepal.
Young superstar Emma Aastrand Jorgensen meets Birgit Fischer
At just 19 years of age Emma Aastrand Jorgensen of Denmark is a seasoned professional having already achieved more than what most paddlers accomplish in their whole career.
Consolidated voting 2014 World Paddle Awards
The consolidated results of both the Public and Academy vote for the 2014 World Paddle Awards
Sponsorship news: Deuter backpacks support World Paddle Awards
Deuter, award-winning rucksack manufacturer and international outdoor brand, pledge 30 backpacks to the WPA.
2014 World Paddle Awards - finalists announced!
We are proud to reveal the three finalists for each of the seven WPA awards.
2014 World Paddle Awards Public voting is now closed
The public vote for the 2014 World Paddle Awards closed on Sunday 18 January.
Example 2014 voting Public and Academy
A simplified example with five Nominees (1 - 5) and three Academy members (1 - 3)