Lifetime Achievement

This could be an (ex) athlete, (ex) coach, (ex) volunteer/official, (ex) expedition paddler, (ex) manager, sponsor, media person, official and so on. 

This goes to a truly remarkable individual who has sacrificed and done so much for paddlesports as a whole during their expansive and illustrious career (lifetime). 

Note: By winning the Lifetime Achievement award, the individual gains automatic entrance to the WPA Academy (if they desire to take up the post).