Organisation | World Paddle Awards | The Global Awards for Canoe, Kayak and other Paddlesports

Outstanding work done commercially and in the paddlesports industry (manufacturers, outfitters, sponsors, travel operators, etc).

ICF - world governing body for canoe and kayak sport.

IDBF - world governing body for dragon boat racing.

ILS - world authority for drowning prevention and lifesaving sport.

IRF - world governing body for rafting sport and commercial activities.

ISA - world governing body for stand up paddling, paddleboarding, and surfing.

IVF - world governing body for va'a and outrigger sport.

A promising rising star (U19), male or female, in any discipline in any paddlesport.

An unmatched contribution to paddlesport(s) on and/or off-the-water; tireless dedication over time.

Long distance, endurance canoe or kayak paddling with portages (carrying boats over land) around rapids/obstacles.