List of IIHF World Junior Championship Directorate award winners

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), based in Zurich, Switzerland, is responsible for governing ice hockey worldwide. With 83 member countries, the IIHF organizes international tournaments, including the World Championships and Olympic competitions. It maintains a world ranking system and has its own Hall of Fame, established in 1997. According to IIHF's official website, the IIHF’s role extends to managing sponsorships, advertising, and merchandising related to its events. It is also involved in the development of young players, coaches, and game officials.

The IIHF operates through its General Congress and Council, with the President overseeing external matters and ensuring the federation's decisions align with its statutes. The federation is also responsible for player transfers, organizing European club competitions, and collaborating with local committees for its events. It used to manage inline hockey until 2019 when it stopped organizing those events.

List of IIHF World Junior Championship Directorate award winners

According to Sporting News, the IIHF World Junior Championship Directorate Awards recognize the best players at their positions in each tournament. Since 1977, three awards—Best Forward, Best Defenseman, and Best Goalie—have been given out at the end of the event.

These honors, chosen by the IIHF Directorate, highlight standout performances. Notably, Viacheslav Fetisov (Best Defenseman, 1977-78) and Vladimir Krutov (Best Forward, 1979-80), both from the Soviet Union, are the only players to win multiple times.