2019 World Rowing Awards, London, Great Britain
2019 World Rowing Awards, London, Great Britain

Awards


World Rowing Women’s Crew of the Year

This award is dedicated to a woman or women’s crew who was successful at that year’s World Rowing Championships (or Olympic/Paralympic Games in an Olympic/Paralympic year) and has been outstanding throughout the rowing season.

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World Rowing Men’s Crew of the Year

This award is dedicated to a man or men’s crew who was successful at that year’s World Rowing Championships (or Olympic/Paralympic Games in an Olympic/Paralympic year) and has been outstanding throughout the rowing season.

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​​World Rowing Para Crew of the Year

​This award is dedicated to the most outstanding para rower or para crew who was successful at that year’s World Rowing Championships (or Olympic/Paralympic Games in an Olympic/Paralympic year) and has been outstanding throughout the rowing season.

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World Rowing Coach of the Year

This award is dedicated to an international coach whose crew or crews have performed outstandingly at that year’s World Rowing Championships (or Olympic/Paralympic Games in an Olympic/Paralympic year) and throughout the season.

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Distinguished Service to International Rowing Award

This award is dedicated to a person who has made an outstanding contribution to develop international rowing.

The winner of the Distinguished Service Award will be announced at the time of the Awards Ceremony.

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Thomas Keller Medal

This award is for any retired rower (not more than 5 years) who has had a long and successful rowing career and who has made an outstanding contribution to rowing as a competitor and as a sports personality. In principle, only one medal may be awarded in any one year.

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Artistic Contribution of the Year Award 

This award has been launched in 2024 to underscore World Rowing’s commitment to expanding the definition of excellence in international Rowing highlighting the crucial role that arts & culture pay in developing our sport. By acknowledging the achievements of these artistic works, World Rowing does not only honor their contributions but also encourage a higher standard of cultural contribution and innovation across the global Rowing landscape.

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Rowing Programme of the Year Award

The “Rowing Programme of the Year” award has been launched in 2024 to spotlight and celebrate Rowing programmes that set the benchmark for excellence and holistic development in the sport.

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