Our 2015 Donations

  • $11,300 in Total Donations
  • $8500 Donated to American Whitewater
  • $1000 Donated to Ecuadorian Rivers Institute
  • $900 Donated to AW Elkhorn Acres Improvements
  • $500 Donated to de Ugarte Scholarship Fund
  • $200 Donated to The Jess Albright Scholarship Fund
  • $200 Donated to the the Town Brand Trail Fund

2015 NPFF Winners

Best Professional Documentary (tie)

The Coast by Skip Armstrong & NRS Films

The Coast from NRS Films on Vimeo

The Chelan Gorge 2014 by Daniel Patrinellis

Chelan 2014 from daniel patrinellis on Vimeo.

Best Professional General Boating

DamNation by Ben Knight and Travis Rummel

Best Accomplished Documentary

Paddler's Pilgrimage by James Roberts

Greenland Bound – A Paddler's Pilgrimage from Ontario Sea Kayak Centre on Vimeo.

Best Amateur General Boating

Wildcat Creek by Bradley E. Huie

Wildcat Creek for Tallulah Fest 2015 from Brad Huie on Vimeo.

Best Professional Safety / Instruction

Top 10 Tips for Canoeing & Kayaking Safely by American Canoe Association

Top 10 Tips for Stand Up Paddleboarding Safely by American Canoe Association

Best Amateur Documentary

Paillalco: The Story of the Puesco River Valley by Kalob Grady

Giving Back to Rivers. Giving Back to Community.

For 38 years the National Paddling Film Festival has been hosting an annual competition to determine the best in paddle sport videos and images and to support American Whitewater and river conservation. Since 1981 we've raised $172,000 in donations. Contact us to become a donor or sponsor.

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