This is a list of both active and inactivePro Wrestling Illustrated awards which are voted on byPro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) readers every year from 1972 onwards, expanding to more categories in later years.

Unlike other wrestling magazines and websites,PWI is largely a magazine written within thefictional realm ofprofessional wrestling and the awards recognize this.

ThePWIWrestler of the Year award recognizes the best professional wrestler of the year.Ric Flair has won the award a record six times, and remains the only wrestler with more than three wins; he also established the record for most consecutive wins with three from 1984 to 1986, withAJ Styles later tying that record in 2016–2018. Since 2020, female wrestlers have been included in the following category.

ThePWIWoman of the Year award recognized the best female professional wrestling personality of the year. Originally known asGirl Wrestler of the Year, it was rendered defunct in 1976 and its history would be subsumed into the current award when women have again bestowed their category in 2000.^[11] The award went on hiatus in 2020, and several female wrestlers were nominated for Wrestler of the Year but the award returned again in 2021.Trish Stratus has won this award a record four times.AJ Lee is the only wrestler to win the award three times consecutively.Mickie James is the only wrestler to have won the award competing for two different organizations.

ThePWITag Team of the Year award recognizes the besttag team of the year.The Road Warriors (Animal &Hawk) have won a record four times.The New Day is the only trio to win the award.

ThePWIFaction of the Year award recognized the best faction of the year. This award made its debut in 2021.

ThePWIMatch of the Year award recognizes the best match of the year.Shawn Michaels has won the award a record eleven times; he had a four-year win streak from 1993 to 1996 and then a seven-year win streak from 2004 to 2010.

ThePWIFeud of the Year award recognizes the best rivalry of the year, normally between two wrestlers but also between groups as well.Ric Flair vs.Lex Luger is tied withStone Cold Steve Austin vs.Vince McMahon, each winning twice. Ric Flair, Vince McMahon, andTriple H have won this award four times individually.The Four Horsemen,The Authority,The Nexus, andAces & Eights are the onlystables to win the award.

Sting (left) andJohn Cena (right) are four-time winners of the category

ThePWIMost Popular Wrestler of the Year award recognizes the bestface or heroic professional wrestler of the year.Sting andJohn Cena have won this award a record four times.Rob Van Dam is the only wrestler to win the award as aheel (villain). In 2019,Becky Lynch became the first woman to win the award.

ThePWIMost Hated Wrestler of the Year award typically recognizes the most effectiveheel (villainous) professional wrestler of the year.Triple H has won this award a record five times, with his fourth win as part ofThe Authority. In 2010, the award was given to astable,The Nexus for the first time.Roman Reigns is the only wrestler to win this award while presented as aface (heroic character).

Sting (left) andJeff Hardy (right) are three-time winners of the category

ThePWI Comeback of the Year award, given yearly since 1992, recognizes the most impressive comeback by a professional wrestler during the year.Sting andJeff Hardy have won this award a record three times each (Hardy's third win is shared with his brotherMatt as part of theHardy Boyz).

ThePWIMost Improved Wrestler of the Year award recognizes the most improved professional wrestler of the year.

ThePWIIndie Wrestler of the Year award recognizes the best wrestler who competes on theindependent circuit.

ThePWIInspirational Wrestler of the Year award recognizes the most inspirational professional wrestler of the year. The award has been given yearly since 1972, and in this time,Bob Backlund,Hulk Hogan,Eddie Guerrero,Jerry Lawler,Bayley, andRoman Reigns are the only people to have won the award more than once, with all six winning twice. Generally, the award is originally meant to go to a wrestler who overcomes great odds to achieve success in the ring, however, it has also been awarded to wrestlers who overcome real-life hardships and struggles.

ThePWIRookie of the Year award recognizes the best professional wrestler of the year who, in that year, had their first year in the business. Since it is a rookie award, wrestlers can qualify only once.

ThePWIStanley Weston Award recognizes lifetime achievement by a professional wrestling personality.^[78] It has been given yearly since 1981, originally known as thePWI Editor's Award, and it's considered the magazine highest honor.^[78] Beginning with the March 2003 year-end edition, the award was renamed in memory ofPWI founder and longtime publisherStanley Weston, who died in 2002. In 2020, PWI announced it would begin naming two winners per year.

ThePWIMidget Wrestler of the Year award recognized the best midget wrestler of the year. This award became defunct in 1976.