In what was one of the closest contests of recent seasons, Parker topped the poll of journalists ahead of Tottenham Hotspur defender Gareth Bale, who was last week named the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year.
The England international - who started his career at Charlton Athletic before spells with Chelsea and Newcastle United ahead of joining the Irons in 2007 - will receive the prestigious accolade, which has been running since 1948, at a gala dinner at the Lancaster London Hotel on 12th May.
FWA chairman Steve Bates said: "Scott Parker has been so consistent this season with his performances in a West Ham team battling for Barclays Premier League survival and as such has forced himself back into the England national set-up.
"He has been an inspirational figure for the Irons and hopefully his professionalism will be rewarded with West Ham staying up at the end of the season.
"In what was one of the tightest votes of recent seasons, Scott is certainly a worthy winner and follows in the footsteps of a long line of superb footballers who have been given this prestigious honour."
Parker has scored five goals and has provided three assists for the Hammers in 30 Barclays Premier League appearances this season.
His sparkling form has seen him reclaim his place in Fabio Capello's England squad and his half-time rallying call famously inspired his West Ham team-mates to come from three down at the break to earn a 3-3 draw at West Bromwich Albion.
He succeeds Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney with Steven Gerrard claiming the honour in 2009.
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