Nominations are now open for the 2026 Paddle WA Awards and Hall of Fame. Visit the relevant link below to submit your nomination.
Find further information in the Paddle WA Life Member and Awards Policy.
Please note all nominations close 11:59pm on Friday 18 September 2026.
PADDLE WA AWARD NOMINATIONS
The Paddle WA 2026 Awards will recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements and contributions within the paddling community between July 2025 – June 2026. The award categories include:
- Junior Paddler of the Year
- Senior Paddler of the Year
- Master Paddler of the Year
- Instructor/Guide of the Year
- Club Coach of the Year
- Contribution to Sport Award
- Paddle WA Life Member
Further information on the awards and selection criteria can be found in the Paddle WA Life Member and Awards Policy.
PADDLE WA HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS
Membership to the Paddle Western Australia (PWA) Hall of Fame represents the highest level of recognition for an individual’s contribution to paddling. Nominees will be considered and elected to the Hall of Fame biennially.
Candidates must:
a) be an Australian Citizen.
b) be superior achievers at the highest level of paddling competition over a period exceeding six (6) years or
c) have made an exceptional and continuous contribution over an extended period (minimum of 10 years) to paddling as administrators, coaches, officials or in another capacity; and
d) have the support of their peers.
Further information on the awards and selection criteria can be found in the Paddle WA Life Member and Awards Policy.