(2015 ☆ ARCHIVED) Kálmán Petrovics - Hungary
Kalman Petrovics's selflessness and passion for canoe/kayak in Hungary is second to none.
2018 Nominees |
(2015 ☆ ARCHIVED) Jeanette Chippington - Great Britain
Jeanette Chippington is the most successful paracanoeist ever with 9 World Championships to her name.
(2015 ☆ ARCHIVED) Jakub Grigar - Slovakia
Jakub Grigar became a double World Junior Champion after winning the K1 slalom at this year's World Championships.
(2015 ☆ ARCHIVED) Gerrit van Dalfsen - Netherlands
Gerrit van Dalfsen has helped the technological advancement of paddlesports in the Netherlands.
(2015 ☆ ARCHIVED) Gerd Serrasolses - Spain
Gerd Serrasolses has proven himself this year to be one of the most formidable racers on the extreme kayaking circuit.
(2015 ☆ ARCHIVED) Emma Witherford - Great Britain
As an international competitor herself, Emma Witherford is dedicated to the progression of canoe freestyle in Great Britain.
(2015 ☆ ARCHIVED) Dennis Newton - Great Britain
He is one of the vital links in the freestyle chain and has helped its progression into the professional sport to which it has now become.
(2015 ☆ ARCHIVED) Damien Rider - Australia
As a victim of child abuse, Damien Rider has bought the issue to the limelight by completing a gruelling 800km paddle board.
(2015 ☆ ARCHIVED) Cory Hill - Australia
Cory Hill has etched his name into the list of ocean paddling's best after a stellar 2015 season.
(2015 ☆ ARCHIVED) Confluence Outdoor - USA
Confluence Outdoor is one of the largest retail businesses in the paddle sports industry.