The Kayak Session Paddlers Awards 2023 – The Finalists
For the sixth time, Kayak Session Magazine presents the Paddlers Awards. 2023 witnessed another remarkable year for paddlers worldwide, and these awards are here to do justice to everyone out there ripping it up and sharing with us all year around their incredible performances. The judging is based on the past 12 months (January through December).
The 9 categories are; Male & Female Paddler of the Year, Male & Female U21 Paddler of the Year, Event of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year, and new this year Mission of the Year. Lastly one award that we specifically care a lot for, the honorary award: Legend Paddler Award. NB, Legend is not subject to votes.
The Jury:
John Haines (UK, Wales), Clay Wright (USA), Anna Bruno (USA), Josh Dias-Smith (UK, Scotland), Luca Dapra (ITA), Darby Mc Adams (USA), Mylo Nicholas (FRA), Ben Stooksberry (USA).
Winners Announcement Schedule
Dec 26th: Honorary Legend Paddler of the Year & Mission of the Year
Dec 27th: Non-Profit of the Year & Event of the Year
Dec 28th: Female & Male of the Year – U21
Dec 29th: Female Paddler of the Year & Male Paddler of the Year
Each member of the jury gives their winner in each category. Contenders with the most votes win their category.
*One must be 21 and under on January 1st 2023, to be in the U21 category.*
FEMALE PADDLE THE YEAR 2023
MALE PADDLER OF THE YEAR 2023
U21 FEMALE PADDLER OF THE YEAR 2023
U21 MALE PADDLER OF THE YEAR 2023
EVENTS OF THE YEAR
NON PROFIT ORGANISATION OF THE YEAR
Save Our Rivers
MISSION OF THE YEAR
Winners Announcement Schedule
Dec 26th: Honorary Legend Paddler of the Year & Mission of the Year
Dec 27th: Non-Profit of the Year & Event of the Year
Dec 28th: Female & Male of the Year – U21
Dec 29th: Female Paddler of the Year & Male Paddler of the Year
Each member of the jury gives his winner in each category. Contenders with the most votes win their category.
*One must be under 21 on January 23rd 2023, to be in the U21 category.*
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