Best Male and Female in an Olympic Year
The best male and female for canoe for sprint and slalom in an Olympic year.
Organisation | The Awards
The awards recognise the diversity of people and organisations in our community and honour the hard work they put into our sport. Not only are there awards for the athletes but also for coaches, officials (volunteers), media, event organisers and so on. Below an overview and explanation of the Awards. WPA reserves the right to introduce other awards on an ad hoc basis such as the Academy Award, a Public Award, and so on.
Foundation Award
Recognising our communities' support staff, professionals, projects, volunteers, event-organisers and educators.
Industry Professional
Outstanding work done commercially and in the paddlesports industry (manufacturers, outfitters, sponsors, travel operators, etc).
Lifetime Achievement
An unmatched contribution to paddlesport(s) on and/or off-the-water; tireless dedication over time.
Media Professional
Journalists, writers, publishers, photographers, film-makers, commentators, presenters, media platforms, PR.
Sportswoman
Recognising the year's most outstanding female athlete or female team in any paddlesport.
