The Gaelic Athletic Association Gaelic Players Association All Stars Young Hurler of the of the Year known for sponsorship reasons as the Vodafone Young Hurler of the Year is a hurling award that honours the achievements of a young hurler of outstanding excellence. The award is part of the GAA All Stars Awards, in which a "fantasy team" is picked, comprising the best players from the Hurling Championship. Voting for the award is undertaken by a select group of journalists from television and the print media.[1] The award itself is one of the most prestigious accolades in Gaelic games.To be considered a Young hurler a player must be able to compete in the current years Under 21 championship[2]
| Year | Player | County | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Liam Rushe | Dublin | St Patricks, Palmerstown |
| 2010 | Brendan Maher | Tipperary | Borris-Ileigh |
| 2009 | Noel McGrath | Tipperary | Loughmore-Castleiney |
| 2008 | Joe Canning | Galway | Portumna |
| 2007 | Séamus Hickey | Limerick | Murroe Boher |
| 2006 | James "Cha" Fitzpatrick | Kilkenny | Ballyhale Shamrocks |
| 2005 | David Collins | Galway | Liam Mellows |
| 2004 | Brian Murphy | Cork | Bride Rovers |
| 2003 | Setanta Ó hAilpín | Cork | Na Piarsaigh |
| 2002 | Eoin Kelly | Tipperary | Mullinahone |
| 2001 | Eoin Kelly | Tipperary | Mullinahone |
| 2000 | Noel Hickey | Kilkenny | Dunnamaggin |
| 1999 | Diarmuid O'Sullivan | Cork | Cloyne |
| 1998 | Stephen Byrne | Offaly | Kilcormac-Killoughey |
| 1997 | Eugene O'Neill (hurler) | Tipperary | Cappawhite |
| 1996 | Mark Foley | Limerick | Adare |