The Kayak Session Paddler’s Awards 2024 – The Finalists
For the seventh consecutive year, Kayak Session Magazine is proud to present the Paddlers Awards, celebrating the remarkable achievements of the paddling community in 2024. This year has once again highlighted incredible talent and dedication, as paddlers worldwide showcased extraordinary performances and shared their passion with us throughout the year.
The awards honour excellence over the past 12 months (January through December) the most talented but also the most active paddlers in the following nine categories:
- Male & Female Paddler of the Year
- Male & Female U21 Paddler of the Year
- Event of the Year
- Non-Profit of the Year
- Mission of the Year
- Honorary Award: Legend Paddler Award (Note: This category is not subject to public voting.)
We are proud to recognise the Legend Paddler Award as a tribute to individuals who have left an indelible mark on the sport.
See below as we announce the finalists who have pushed the boundaries and inspired us all in 2024!
The Jury:
Anna Bruno (Usa), Ben Marr (Canada), Amber Maslen (Scotland), Clay Wright (Usa), Lucien Schreiber (France), Bartosz Czauderna (Poland), Kalob Grady (Canada), John Haines (Wales), Quim Fontane (Catalunya), Josh Dias-Smith (Scotland).
Winners Announcement Schedule
Dec 16th: Honorary Legend Paddler of the Year
Dec 17th Mission of the Year & Female U21
Dec 18th: Non-Profit of the Year & Male U21
Dec 19th: Event of the Year & Male Paddler of the Year
Dec 20th: Female 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 2024, to be in the U21 category.*
FEMALE PADDLER THE YEAR 2024
MALE PADDLER THE YEAR 2024
U21 FEMALE PADDLER OF THE YEAR 2023
U21 MALE PADDLER OF THE YEAR 2023
EVENTS OF THE YEAR 2024
NON PROFIT ORGANISATION OF THE YEAR 2024
MISSION OF THE YEAR 2024
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 2024, to be in the U21 category.*
Winners Announcement Schedule
Dec 16th: Honorary Legend Paddler of the Year
Dec 17th Mission of the Year & Female U21
Dec 18th: Non-Profit of the Year & Male U21
Dec 19th: Event of the Year & Male Paddler of the Year
Dec 20th: Female Paddler of the Year