The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) presents numerous awards to individual players and personnel at the end of each season, including those recognizing the most valuable players, and the season's best forward, defender, goaltender, rookie, and coach. The recipients of these awards are chosen by a "selection committee with a cross-section of representatives including national and local media, former players, the Professional Women's Hockey League Players Association, and team personnel." Awards honoring the season's top points and goal scorers are also respectively presented by the league.
The Billie Jean King Most Valuable Player award honors the most valuable player in the overall season, and was named after PWHL Advisory Board member Billie Jean King.
The Ilana Kloss Playoff Most Valuable Player award honors the most valuable player in the postseason PWHL Playoffs tournament, and was named after PWHL Advisory Board member Ilana Kloss.
The PWHL Forward of the Year award honors the best forward of the season.
The PWHL Defender of the Year award honors the best defender of the season.
The PWHL Goaltender of the Year award honors the best goaltender of the season.
The PWHL Rookie of the Year award honors the best rookie of the season.
The PWHL Coach of the Year award honors the best head coach of the season.
The PWHL Points Leader Award is presented to the player with the season's most points.
The PWHL Top Goal Scorer Award is presented to the player who scored the season's most goals.
The PWHL Hockey for All Award presented by Scotiabank, is awarded to the player who made the greatest impact in their community during the regular season. Scotiabank will donate $10,000 to a Canadian charity of the winner's choice, that supports youth or grassroots hockey, with a focus on accessibility, diversity, and inclusion.
The PWHL Intact Impact Award honors one player on each team who consistently displayed exceptional leadership, integrity, and commitment. In recognition of their impact, Intact Insurance will donate money to a charity that supports youth development.
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