Paddle Australia celebrated 75 years last night with members and supporters from across the entire paddling community coming together on the Gold Coast for the Annual Awards night.
The night celebrated the great achievements of Australia’s athletes across eight disciplines, as well as acknowledging the incredible contributions across volunteering, coaching, administrations and events.
Paddle Australia President Andrew Trim said: “It’s a wonderful community that comes together, from such a broad background, from so many different areas and to be able to get everyone in one room, also celebrating our 75th anniversary as well as our success as a sport.
Queensland were well represent at the Awards with the following members having National success:
Canoe Polo Paddler Of The Year: Abbey Steel
Instructor/Guide of the Year: Allana Bold
Award of Merit: 2024 Paddle Queensland Canoe Polo State Teams