Awards will be presented for 2017, covering the nomination period 1st of July 2016 – 31st August 2017.
The awards dinner will take place on Saturday 4th of November 2017.
Nominations will close on 18th of September 2017.
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 non-Olympic paddlesports or events.
Paracanoeist of the Year
Any paracanoe paddler competing in junior or open competition at any 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.
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.
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.
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 non-Olympic events.
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.
Instructor and Guide of the Year
This award is presented to an individual who has achieved outstanding service in instructing or guiding at a national and/or state level. The recipient is someone who follows the AC Safety Guidelines and demonstrates professionalism through their instruction.
The Olegas Truchanas Canoeing Award
This award is for an activity which best exemplifies the spirit of Olegas Truchanas
