Paddler of the Year was first awarded in 2022. It’s a write-in vote. There is no nomination process first. The only parameters for the process are that the paddler (of the year) had to be a paid member of JSSKA the previous year (and signed that waiver), and that the people who vote have to be a current, paid members of JSSKA. The award is presented at the annual meeting. By voting time each year, there will be a list on the website home page of year’s paddles and who lead them. But, again, there are no parameters.
2024
2023 Lee Murray
2022 Noel Yong – 1st ever POY award