
MLP announces 2024 Season Award winners
The 2024 Major League Pickleball season gave fans some of the most electrifying moments in pickleball history, with the Dallas Flash and Miami Pickleball Club coming away with the Premier and Challenger titles, respectively.
In addition to those standout team performances, the season also gave way to some outstanding individual performances that were recognized through the 2024 Season Awards.
MLP announced the winners of those honors on Wednesday, so here’s a look at who’s going into the 2025 season with some new hardware.
Premier Most Valuable Player: Anna Leigh Waters, New Jersey 5s
Premier Most Improved Player: Rachel Rohrabacher, D.C. Pickleball Team
Challenger Most Valuable Player: Jaume Martinez Vich, Atlanta Bouncers
Challenger Most Improved Player: Eric Oncins, Miami Pickleball Club
You can find a full list of the nominees (and their impressive accolades) here.
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