Reminder: 2011-12 Annual Awards - Nominations Open

Sam Lyons, Monday, 17 September 2012

Do you know somebody who deserves recognition for their contribution to canoeing? Nominations close Wednesday 26th September.

Awards will be presented for 2012, covering the nomination period 1st July 2011– 31st August 2012.

Nomination Categories:

Canoeist of the Year - Olympic

Any paddler competing in open competition at any level during the nomination period in the disciplines of slalom or sprint.

Canoeist of the Year - Non-Olympic

Any paddler competing in open competition at any level during the nomination period in the disciplines of canoe polo, freestyle, marathon, ocean racing or wildwater.

Junior Canoeist of the Year – Olympic

Any paddler competing in junior competition at any level, and between 15 and 18 years (inclusive) as at 31st December in the year of nomination in the disciplines of slalom or sprint.

Junior Canoeist of the Year – Non-Olympic

Any paddler competing in junior competition at any level, and between 15 and 18 years (inclusive) as at 31st December in the year of nomination in the disciplines of canoe polo, freestyle, marathon, ocean racing or wildwater.

Paracanoeist of the Year

Any paracanoe paddler competing in junior or open competition at any level during the nomination period

Master Canoeist of the Year

Any paddler competing in masters’ competition at any level during the nomination period

Coach of the Year

Any coach, either paid or unpaid, whose athlete(s) as individuals, as an individual team or as a team of individual competitors, achieve outstanding results whilst competing at the highest level in competition at open or junior level during the nomination period.

Team of the Year

Any paddlers competing in open or junior competition as a boat combination or team of paddlers competing in the same event or class at any level during the nomination period.

Service to Canoeing

Recognises the efforts of non-professional sports administration personnel, officials, referees, instructors and so on who are active in the fields of secretarial support, finance, sports training and education, project or team management, and Association or club development.

The Olegas Truchanas Canoeing Award

This award is for an activity which best exemplifies the spirit of Olegas Truchanas

People’s Choice Award

This award is voted online via Facebook or using the nomination form below and the athlete with the most votes, win the award

Technical Official of the Year

Awarded to an individual who has achieved outstanding results in officiating at an international and/or national and/or state level. Someone who gives up their free time to assist canoeing competitions.