One nomination may be submitted for each of the following categories: World Rowing Coach of the Year, World Rowing Male Rower or Crew of the Year, World Rowing Female Rower or Crew of the Year, World Rowing Para-Rower or Para-Rowing Crew of the Year and World Rowing Distinguished Service to Rowing Medal.

Upon the completion of the nominations stage, the FISA Council will select a shortlist of finalists, and the executive committee of world rowing's governing body will then choose the winners, who will be announced and presented with their awards at the 2013 World Rowing Coaches Conference Gala Dinner on November 8 in the Estonian capital, Tallinn.

Nominations must be submitted before midnight Central European Time (CET) on September 31.

To submit a nomination, click here.

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