(2017 ☆ ARCHIVED) Polly Green - New Zealand
Flair Films Producer, Polly Green, comes from the world of paddlesports but has a broader humanitarian interest, which has seen her films become hugely successful worldwide.
2018 Nominees |
(2017 ☆ ARCHIVED) Peter Kauzer Senior - Slovenia
As a formidable paddler himself, Peter Kauzer Senior has become one of the most respected canoe slalom coaches in the world.
(2017 ☆ ARCHIVED) Peter Kauzer - Slovenia
A master of skill and technique, the Slovenian paddler has claimed a medal at every major event in the sport.
(2017 ☆ ARCHIVED) Oscar Chalupsky - South Africa
Oscar Chalupsky is one of the most decorated and recognisable watermen in the world. His resume spans over an incredible 36 years.
(2017 ☆ ARCHIVED) Nina Jelenc - Slovenia
A professional of both the pen and the lens, Nina Jelenc's skills are invaluable to canoeing’s news platforms.
(2017 ☆ ARCHIVED) Myriam Fox-Jerusalmi - Australia
One of the rare female coaches on the Canoe Slalom international circuit.
(2017 ☆ ARCHIVED) Maya-Ray Cross - Great Britain
The junior paddler, who started the discipline one year ago, has already accomplished a major goal of hers despite suffering from a disability.
(2017 ☆ ARCHIVED) Luis Pedro Abreu- Portugal
The kayaksurf.net website was developed by Luis Pedro Abreu and is the world’s most popular platform for surf kayaking and waveski.
(2017 ☆ ARCHIVED) Lisa Carrington - New Zealand
Lisa Carrington is undeniably one of the greatest sprint kayakers in history after taking home four medals from this years World Championships
(2017 ☆ ARCHIVED) Laurence Vincent-Lapointe - Canada
Laurence Vincent-Lapointe is arguably the most accomplished female sprint canoeists in the world.