Football Writers Association of America COLLEGE FOOTBALL AWARDS
The National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA) was founded in 1997 as a coalition of major collegiate football awards.
The purpose of the NCFAA is to protect, preserve and enhance the integrity, influence and prestige of college football’s various awards. The NCFAA also encourages professionalism and the highest standards possible for the administration of college football awards and the selection of their winners.
NCFAA AWARDS
Grantland Rice Trophy
Presented to the Division I-A national champion after the final Grantland Rice Super 16 Poll
Contact: Ted Gangi (214-823-7992)
Official site: grantlandrice.com
2004 winner: Southern California Trojans
Bronko Nagurski Trophy
Presented to the nation's outstanding defensive player by the Charlotte Touchdown Club
Contact: John Rocco (704-347-2918)
Official site: touchdownclub.com
2004 winner: Derrick Johnson, Texas | 2005 Watch List
Outland Trophy
Presented to the nation's best interior lineman by the Football Writers Association of America
Contact: Steve Richardson (972-713-6198)
Official site: outlandtrophy.com
2004 winner: Jammal Brown, Oklahoma | 2005 Watch List
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year
Presented to the Division I-A coach of the year by the FWAA, the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl and America West Airlines
Contact: Steve Richardson (972-713-6198)
Official site: eddierobinsonaward.com
2004 winner: Urban Meyer, Utah
Chuck Bednarik Award
Presented to the nation's best defensive player by the Maxwell Football Club
Contact: Robert Clark (610-277-8900)
Official site: maxwellfootballclub.org | 2005 Watch List
2004 winner: David Pollack, Georgia
Fred Biletnikoff Award
Presented to the nation's best receiver by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club
Contact: Tom Cox (850-878-8777)
Official site: biletnikoffaward.com
2004 winner: Braylon Edwards, Michigan
Frank Broyles Award
Presented to the nation's best assistant coach by the Rotary Club of Little Rock
Contact: (501-258-8315)
Official site: broylesaward.com
2004 winner: Gene Chizik, Auburn
Dick Butkus Award
Presented to the nation's outstanding linebacker by the Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando
Contact: Shelley Ferguson (407-774-7813)
Official site: butkusaward.org | 2005 Watch List
2004 winner: Derrick Johnson, Texas
Walter Camp Award
Presented to nation's top overall player by the Walter Camp Foundation
Contact: Tom Lally (203-675-1722)
Official site: waltercamp.org
2004 winner: Matt Leinart, USC
Lou Groza Award
Presented to the nation's top place kicker by the FedEx Orange Bowl and the Palm Beach Co. Sports Commission
Contact: Rick Ellington (561-233-1015)
Official site: lougrozaaward.com
2004 winner: Mike Nugent, Ohio State
Ray Guy Award
Presented to the nation's top punter by the Greater Augusta Sports Council
Contact: Tammy Stout (706-722-8326)
Official site: www.rayguy.net/award.html
2004 winner: Daniel Sepulveda, Baylor
Heisman Memorial Trophy
Presented to nation's most outstanding player by the Downtown Athletic Club of New York
Contact: Rob Whalen (212-425-7000)
Official site: heisman.com
2004 winner: Matt Leinart, USC
Rotary Lombardi Award
Presented to the nation's lineman of the year by the Rotary Club of Houston
Contact: Chuck Pool (281-997-9782)
Official site: rotarylombardiaward.com
2004 winner: David Pollack, Georgia
John Mackey Award
Presented to the nation's top tight end by the Nassau County Sports Commission
Contact: Bryan Cain (516-365-3131)
Official site: nassausports.org
2004 winner: Heath Miller, Virginia
Maxwell Award
Presented to the outstanding player of the year by the Maxwell Football Club
Contact: Robert Clark (610-277-8900)
Official site: maxwellfootballclub.org | 2005 Watch List
2004 winner: Jason White, Oklahoma
Davey O'Brien Award
Presented to the nation's outstanding quarterback by the Davey O'Brien Foundation
Contact: Danielle Moorman (817-338-3488)
Official site: daveyobrien.com
2004 winner: Jason White, Oklahoma
Jim Thorpe Award
Presented to the nation's outstanding defensive back by the Jim Thorpe Association
Contact: W. Lynne Draper (405-495-4880)
Official site: jimthorpeassoc.org
2004 winner: Carlos Rogers, Auburn
Doak Walker Award
Presented to the nation's best collegiate running back by the SMU Athletic Forum
Contact: Lisa Chou (214-768-4314)
Official site: athleticforum.com
2004 winner: Cedric Benson, Texas
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Rimington Trophy
Presented to the nation's most outstanding center by the Boomer Esiason Foundation
Contact: Elon Werner (214-244-1184)
Official site: rimingtontrophy.com
2004 winners: David Baas, Michigan; Ben Wilkerson, LSU
OTHER AWARDS
Bear Bryant Award
Contact: N/A
Official site: N/A
2004 winner: Tommy Tuberville, Auburn
Ted Hendricks Award
Presented to the nation's best defensive end by the Ted Hendricks Foundation
Contact: Ted Hendricks
Official site: N/A
2004 winner: David Pollack, Georgia
Mosi Tatupu Award
Presented to the nation's best special teams player by the Honolulu and Maui Quarterback Clubs
Contact: N/A
Official site: N/A
2004 winner: Chad Owens, Hawaii
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award
Presented to the nation's best quarterback by the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation
Contact: 410-592-3191
Official site: goldenarmfoundation.com
2004 winner: Jason White, Oklahoma
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