Archived Nominees | 2018 Nominees | World Paddle Awards | The Global Awards for Canoe, Kayak and other Paddlesports

A master of skill and technique, the Slovenian paddler has claimed a medal at every major event in the sport.

Oscar Chalupsky is one of the most decorated and recognisable watermen in the world. His resume spans over an incredible 36 years.

A professional of both the pen and the lens, Nina Jelenc's skills are invaluable to canoeing’s news platforms.

One of the rare female coaches on the Canoe Slalom international circuit.

The junior paddler, who started the discipline one year ago, has already accomplished a major goal of hers despite suffering from a disability.

The kayaksurf.net website was developed by Luis Pedro Abreu and is the world’s most popular platform for surf kayaking and waveski.

Lisa Carrington is undeniably one of the greatest sprint kayakers in history after taking home four medals from this years World Championships

Laurence Vincent-Lapointe is arguably the most accomplished female sprint canoeists in the world.

When talking about tough athletes, Laia Sorribes name would definitely come close to topping the list.

The King of the Alps is an extreme kayak race held annually on the Passirio River in northern Italy.