MVP
What is the Championship MVP?
The Championship MVP Award is given to the most outstanding player during the championship.
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Basketball
- Men's Basketball — Jack Donohue Trophy
The Jack Donohue Trophy is presented to the Most Valuable Player of the U SPORTS Final 8. The award honours the former head coach of the Canadian national team (1972-88), who was behind the bench for four Olympic Games, including Montreal 1976. Donohue also served as head coach of Team Canada at the 1983 Summer Universiade, where the team won gold on home soil. Donohue has been inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame, and the Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame.
- Women's Basketball The Championship MVP Award is given to the most outstanding player during the Final 8 tournament.
Field Hockey
- Women's Field Hockey
The award is presented to the player who scores the most points during the U SPORTS championship, among players selected on the tournament All-Star Team. The announcement and presentation is made following the championship Game.
Football
- Men's Football — Ted Morris Memorial Trophy
In 1965, the year the Canadian College Bowl was organized, football lost one of its most formidable members with the passing of Ted Morris. A former Toronto Argonaut player and coach, he championed the cause of the development of young Canadians to further their football careers. The Canadian College Bowl was honoured when Mrs. Morris granted permission to create the Ted Morris Memorial Trophy to be awarded to the outstanding player in the Vanier Cup.
Hockey
- Men's Hockey — University Cup Tournament MVP (Major W.J. ‘Danny’ McLeod award)
The award honours Major W.J. ‘Danny’ McLeod, former athletic director of the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) and a driving force in the creation of the Canadian Intercollegiate Athletic Union (CIAU), now known as U SPORTS. Major McLeod was the organization’s founding secretary-treasurer and successfully presented CIAU’s application to join the International University Sports Federation (FISU).
He was also a major contributor in hockey circles, organizing the first University Cup in 1963, served as the head coach of RMC, in addition to the Kingston Frontenacs and the Senior A Kingston Aces simultaneously. Following his retirement from RMC, Major McLeod joined the NHL as supervisor of officials, training all referees for the 1972 Summit Series.
The selection is made by members of the U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Coaches Association.
- Women's Hockey
The Selection Committee is composed of members of the U SPORTS Women's Hockey Coaches Association in attendance at the championship.
Rugby
- Women's Rugby
Presented annually at the National Championship to the Most Valuable Player at the Tournament.
Soccer
Track and Field
The outstanding athlete of the U SPORTS Championships is awarded to the most valuable athlete during the national meet.
Volleyball
- Men's Volleyball
The selection is made by a committee composed of non-participating U SPORTS coaches.
- Women's Volleyball
The selection is made by a three-person committee established at the U SPORTS championship.
Player of the Year
What is the Player of the Year Award?
The award is presented annually to the Outstanding Player of the Year during the U SPORTS regular season.
Basketball
Cross Country
Initiated in 1997, the Athlete of the Year is selected by the U SPORTS Coaches Association. The award is based upon performances during the entire season as well as at the Conference and National Championships.
Field Hockey
Football
- Men's Football — Hec Crighton Trophy
The Hec Crighton Trophy, presented to U SPORTS by the Board of Directors to the Canadian College Bowl, is awarded to the outstanding football player in U SPORTS. The trophy is named after the late Hec Crighton - teacher, coach, referee, author of the Official Football Rule Book and the U SPORTS Rule Book.
Hockey
- Men's Hockey — Senator Joseph A. Sullivan Trophy
The Sullivan Trophy was first awarded in 1975-76. A former player with the University of Toronto Varsity Blues, Joseph A. Sullivan was the goaltender for the University of Toronto “Grads,” which won the gold medal for Canada at the 1928 Olympic Winter Games in St. Moritz, Switzerland. The trophy was formerly presented for Canadian University Hockey competition, but was rededicated in 1976. The recipient is selected by a committee of coaches representing the three U SPORTS conferences.
- Women's Hockey — Brodrick Trophy
The trophy is dedicated in honour of two members of the Brodrick Family, Dr. Robert Brodrick and his daughter Laurie (who passed away in 1994 after battling cancer), for their vision in the development of women's hockey at Loyola College / Concordia University, and throughout U SPORTS. The selection is made by the U SPORTS Women's Hockey Coaches Association.
Rugby
- Women's Rugby
The Player of the Year is selected by the U SPORTS Coaches Association.
Soccer
- Men's Soccer — The Joe Johnson Memorial Trophy
The Joe Johnson Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the Outstanding Player of the Year, and is presented at the U SPORTS Soccer Championship. The trophy honours the veteran head coach of the UBC Thunderbirds, who was behind the bench for 25 seasons from 1961 to 1985. Johnson won three U SPORTS Championships in 1974, 1984 and 1985, adding national Coach of the Year honours in his final campaign. The trophy was donated by the long time university soccer coach's family in memory of his contribution to university soccer in 1991.
- Women's Soccer — Chantal Navert Memorial Award
The Chantal Navert Memorial Award is presented annually to the Outstanding Player of the Year. The award was donated by the Université de Sherbrooke in memory of Chantal Navert. Chantal, a National Soccer Official for 15 years, an avid university soccer supporter and a role model for those aspiring to become referees at the National and International level, passed away suddenly in 1995. The winner is selected by a selection committee composed of members of the U SPORTS Coaches Association.
Swimming
The Outstanding Male & Female Swimmer of the Year are selected by the technical committee at the Championship and is based solely on performance at the Championship.
Track and Field
Since 2003, U SPORTS has recognized the most valuable Track and Field Athletes of the Year, as determined by competition held through the season.
Prior to 2002-03, U SPORTS recognized only one athlete of the year in track and field.
Volleyball
- Men's Volleyball
The recipient is the member of the First All-Canadian Team who receives the most votes.
- Women's Volleyball — Mary Lyons Award
The recipient is the member of the First All-Canadian Team who receives the most votes. The award honours the former head coach of the York University women’s volleyball team who also served as director of the Canadian Women’s Interuniversity Athletic Union and the Canadian Intercollegiate Athletic Union (now U SPORTS).
Wrestling
The selection is made by the U SPORTS Wrestling Coaches' Association.
Rookie
What is the Rookie of the Year Award?
The Rookie of the Year Award is presented to a first-year player who has exhibited exemplary skill and leadership.
Basketball
- Men's Basketball — Dr. Peter Mullins Trophy
The Dr. Peter Mullins Trophy is presented to a first-year player who has exhibited exemplary skill and leadership. The award honours the longest-serving men’s basketball head coach in UBC Thunderbirds history, who spent two decades at the helm (1962-82) and captured U SPORTS titles in 1970 and 1972. Dr. Mullins was also Canada’s bench boss at the 1970 Summer Universiade.
The winner is selected by the U SPORTS Men's Basketball Coaches' Association.
- Women's Basketball — Kathy Shields Award
The award is presented to a first-year player who has exhibited exemplary skill and leadership.
During a 22-year coaching career with the Victoria Vikes, Kathy Shields won eight U SPORTS titles (1979-81, 1984, 1986, 1991, 1997, 1999) and took home three Coach of the Year awards (1980, 1992, 1999). She also led Team Canada from 1992 to 1995, and was an assistant coach at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. Shields was inducted to the Canadian Basketball Hall in 2003.
The selection is made by the U SPORTS Women's Basketball Coaches Association.
Cross Country
Initiated in 1997, the Rookie of the Year Award is selected by the U SPORTS Coaches Association. The award is based upon performances during the entire season as well as at the Conference and National Championships. The athlete must be in her first year of intercollegiate eligibility.
Field Hockey
- Women's Field Hockey — The Joyce Slipp Award
The Joyce Slipp Rookie of the Year is presented annually to a first-year player in U SPORTS field hockey who has exhibited exemplary skill and leadership. The award honours Joyce Slipp, field hockey and basketball coach at the University of New Brunswick from 1977 to 1990, as well as UNB’s assistant athletic director from 1995 until her retirement in 2006. Under her watch, the Varsity Reds won eight AUS championships, with Slipp earning Coach of the Year honours on three occasions (1986, 1989 and 1982).
A standout basketball player during her playing days, Slipp was also a member of the Canadian national team from 1969 to 1976, and was named captain for the 1976 Montreal Olympics.
The winner of the Joyce Slipp Award is selected by the U SPORTS Coaches Association.
Football
- Men's Football — Peter Gorman Trophy
The Peter Gorman Trophy is awarded to the Rookie of the Year in U SPORTS. The Trophy acknowledges the great contribution Peter Gorman has made to the development of Canadian University Football. As Founder of the Canadian College Bowl, his emphasis has always been on the youth of Canada. It is only fitting that Gorman would be associated with the encouragement of the rookies.
Hockey
- Men's Hockey — Clare Drake Award
Inaugurated by Cooper Canada, Limited in 1985-86, the award is presented to the most outstanding first-year player in U SPORTS who has exhibited exemplary skill and leadership. The award is named in honor of the winningest coach in U SPORTS men’s hockey history, who guided the University of Alberta to six University Cup championships and 17 Canada West conference championships during his 28 seasons behind the Golden Bears bench. Drake will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in November 2017. The recipient is selected by a committee of the U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Coaches Association.
- Women's Hockey
The award is presented to a first-year player who has exhibited exemplary skill and leadership.
Rugby
- Women's Rugby
The award is presented annually to a first-year player in U SPORTS Rugby who has exhibited exemplary skill and leadership.
Soccer
- Men's Soccer — The Lou Bilek Award
The Rookie of the Year is presented annually at the national championship. The award honours the former head coach at St. Francix Xavier University, who was at the X-Men helm from 1970 to 2008, earning Coach of the Year recognition in 1998 and 1993. For 39 years, Bilek combined soccer coaching with an academic career becoming chair of Human Kinetics department and reaching the rank of full professor in kinesiology. Over the years, Bilek held numerous positions in U SPORTS: coach, secretary and president of Men’s Soccer Coaches Association as well as acting athletic director.
- Women's Soccer
Initiated in 1996, the Rookie of the Year Award is presented annually to a first-year player in U SPORTS soccer who has exhibited exemplary skill and leadership. The winner is selected by the U SPORTS Coaches Association.
Swimming
The selection is based solely on performance at the U SPORTS championship. The award, initiated in 2002-03, is presented to the swimmer with the highest aggregate point total for his two best swims as based on Swimming Canada's performance charts. Only swimmers 21 years of age or younger as of Sept. 1 in the current academic year are eligible.
Track and Field
The Rookie of the Year Award honours the best track and field athletes in their their year of varsity competition.
Volleyball
- Men's Volleyball
The recipient is the member of the All-Rookie Team who receives the most votes.
- Women's Volleyball — Mark Tennant Award
The recipient is the member of the All-Rookie Team who receives the most votes. The award honours the former coach of the Saskatchewan Huskies, who captured three consecutive U SPORTS Championships from 1979 to 1981, and was named U SPORTS Coach of the Year on four occasions (1979, 1980, 1984, 1991).
Wrestling
The Rookie of the Year Award honours the best swimmers in their their year of varsity competition.
Community
What is the Student-Athlete Community Service Award?
The Student-Athlete Community Service award is presented to a student-athlete who best exhibits outstanding achievement in the classroom, on the field of play and as a member of his/her community.
Basketball
- Men's Basketball — Ken Shields Award (Basketball, academics & community service)
The Ken Shields Award is presented to reward excellence in the student-athlete. The recipient exhibits outstanding achievement in three areas: basketball, academics and community involvement. Shields is one of the most successful coaches in the history of Canadian university basketball. During his 13-year tenure (1976-89), he led the University of Victoria to a record seven consecutive U SPORTS titles (1980-86), was selected Coach of the Year four times (1976, 1979, 1982 and 1983), and succeeded Jack Donohue as head coach of the men's national team (1990-94). The selection is made by the U SPORTS Men's Basketball Coaches' Association.
- Women's Basketball — Sylvia Sweeney Award (Outstanding student-athlete)
The award is presented to reward excellence in the student-athlete, and is named in honour of Sylvia Sweeney, a past player at McGill, Concordia and Laurentian who excelled both on the court and in the classroom. Sweeney played on three Olympic teams and continues to support university basketball. The recipient exhibits outstanding achievement in three areas: basketball, academics and community involvement. The selection is made by the U SPORTS Women's Basketball Coaches Association.
Cross-Country
The Student-Athlete Community Service Award is presented to a student-athlete who best exhibits outstanding achievement in the classroom, on the running coach and as a member of his or her community.
Field Hockey
- Women's Field Hockey — Gail Wilson Award
The Gail Wilson Award rewards exceptional human qualities such as putting the needs of the team first, consistently demonstrating respect, kindness, and concern for others and demonstrating dedication, commitment, and loyalty to the team both on and off the playing field. The recipient must also display leadership and performance that has been instrumental in the overall performance of the team, and exemplify the conduct and decorum expected of U SPORTS field hockey student-athletes.
The award honours legendary UBC field hockey head coach Gail Wilson, who pioneered analytics in field hockey while serving as the Thunderbirds’ bench boss for 16 seasons from 1977 to 1993. Along the way, Wilson won five U SPORTS championships, including a perfect 25-0 season in 1982, and captured U SPORTS Coach of the Year honours in 1984 and 1987. She was also an assistant coach with Team Canada at the 1984 and 1988 Olympics.
Football
- Men's Football — Russ Jackson Award (football, academics & citizenship)
The Russ Jackson Award is presented to the player best exemplifying the attributes of academic achievement, football skill and citizenship. The award is named in honour of Canadian Football Hall of Famer and six-time CFL east division all-star with the Ottawa Rough Riders Russell Stanley Jackson, who played quarterback for McMaster in the 1950s.
Hockey
- Men's Hockey — Dr. Randy Gregg Award
Inaugurated in 1990-91, the award, donated by Spectrum Registered Education Savings Plans, honors the player who best combines outstanding hockey ability, academic achievement and community involvement. The award is named in honor of Dr. Randy Gregg, who captained the University of Alberta Golden Bears to two University Cup championships and was the Sullivan Trophy winner as the U SPORTS player of the year in 1978-79. Gregg went on to win five Stanley Cups as a member of the Edmonton Oilers and was the captain of the 1980 and 1988 Canadian Olympic Teams.
- Women's Hockey — Marion Hilliard Award (Outstanding Student Athlete)
The award honours Marion Hillard, a top player on the University of Toronto Varsity Blues outstanding hockey team which captured six championships from 1922-27. Hillard was President of the University Hockey Club and was a member of the women's Athletic Directorate for four years. The award rewards excellence in a student-athlete in three areas: hockey, academics and community involvement.
Rugby
- Women's Rugby
The Player of the Year is selected by the U SPORTS Coaches Association.
Presented since the 2007, the Student-Athlete Community service is presented to a student-athlete who best exhibits outstanding achievement in the classroom, on the rugby field and as member of her community.
Soccer
- Men's Soccer
The Student-Athlete Community Service Award is presented to a student-athlete who best exhibits outstanding achievement in the classroom, on the soccer pitch and as a member of his community.
- Women's Soccer
The Student-Athlete Community Service Award is presented to a student-athlete who best exhibits outstanding achievement in the classroom, on the soccer pitch and as a member of her community.
Swimming
The Student-Athlete Community Service Award is presented to a swimming athlete who demonstrates outstanding achievements athletically, academically and through community involvement.
Track and Field
The Community Involvement Award is presented annually to a track or field athlete who demonstrates outstanding achievements athletically, academically and through community involvement.
Volleyball
- Men's Volleyball — Dale Iwanoczko Award
The Dale Iwanoczko Award rewards excellence in the student-athlete. The recipient exhibits outstanding achievement in three areas: volleyball, academics and community involvement. A former setter and Bachelor of Science student at the University of Manitoba, Iwanoczko spent five years playing volleyball with the Bisons capturing a U SPORTS title in 1990-91, three silver medals and one bronze. A four-time All-Canadian and the 1989-90 U SPORTS Player of the Year, he completed his medical degree in 1993 receiving the Family Medicine Award.
- Women's Volleyball — Thérèse Quigley Award
The Thérèse Quigley Award rewards excellence in the student athlete. The recipient exhibits outstanding achievement in three areas: volleyball, academics and community involvement.
Wrestling
The Student-Athlete Community Service award is presented to a student-athlete who best exhibits outstanding achievement in the classroom, on the wrestling mat and as a member of his/her community.
Coach
What is the Coach of the Year Award?
Coach of the Year is presented annually at the national championship to the Coach of the Year based on their overall record, leadership, contribution and overall team improvement.
Basketball
- Men's Basketball — Stuart W. Aberdeen Memorial Trophy
The Stuart W. Aberdeen Memorial Trophy, dedicated in memory of the former head coach of the Acadia University Axemen (1958-66), is awarded to the U SPORTS Men's Basketball Coach of the Year. During his eight years behind the bench, Aberdeen led the Axemen to prominence, winning the U SPORTS national title in 1965, and 42 consecutive wins that became a Canadian collegiate record
The winner is selected by the U SPORTS Men's Basketball Coaches' Association.
- Women's Basketball—Peter Ennis Award
A former coach of Laurentian University’s varsity basketball team, Peter Ennis accumulated an overall record of 248 wins and 48 losses, while coaching the Lady Vees to 18 consecutive appearances at the U SPORTS Final 8. Under Ennis' watch, the Lady Vees claimed seven U SPORTS medals, including a pair of national championships (1990 and 1991), with Ennis earning Coach of the Year honours in 1987 and 1991. He was also head coach of Canada’s National Women’s Team at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, and the 1993 Summer Universiade.
The selection is made by the U SPORTS Women's Basketball Coaches Association.
Cross Country
The Cross Country Coach of the Year is selected by the U SPORTS Coaches Association. Association and presented annually based on their overall record, leadership, contribution to university cross country and overall team improvement.The announcement and presentation is made at the time of the National Championship.
Curling
Presented since 2009 to the most outstanding curling coach in U SPORTS.
Field Hockey
- Women's Field Hockey — Marina Van Der Merwe Award
The selection of the Women's Field Hockey Coach of the Year is made annually at the national championship by the U SPORTS Coaches Association. The award recognizes the historic career of Marina Van Der Merwe, veteran head coach of York University’s women’s field hockey program from 1971 to 1999. van der Merwe led York to eight U SPORTS medals (6 silver, 2 bronze), and earned the national Coach of the Year Award that now bears her name in 1994 and 1999.
Van Der Merwe also coached the Canadian women’s national team for nearly two decades, leading the squad to three Olympics (1984, 1988, 1992), six World Cups between 1983-94 and three Pan American Games (1987, 1991, 1995). She was inducted into the Field Hockey Canada Hall of Fame as well as Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in 2015.
Football
- Men's Football — Frank Tindall Trophy
Dedicated in honour of Frank Tindall (1908-1993), legendary head coach of the Queen’s University Gaels (1939 / 1948-1975) and member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, the Frank Tindall Trophy is presented to the U SPORTS coach of the year.
Hockey
- Men's Hockey — Father George Kehoe Memorial Award
The award is dedicated in memory of the late director of thletics and long-time hockey coach at St. Francis Xavier University, who served behind the X-Men bench for 11 season (1961-72) before adding the title of athletic director in 1968 for 23 seasons. Father Kehoe was also President of the CIAU for a single term. The selection is made by the U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Coaches Association.
- Women's Hockey
Presented annually to the U SPORTS Coach of the Year based on their overall record, leadership, contribution to university hockey and overall team improvement. The Selection Committee is composed of members of the U SPORTS Women's Hockey Coaches Association.
Rugby
- Women's Rugby — Jim Atkinson Award
The selection of the Women's Rugby Coach of the Year is made annually at the national championship by the U SPORTS Coaches Association.The award is presented annually to the Coach of the Year based on their overall record, leadership, contribution to university rugby and overall team improvement.
The founder the of the University of Guelph women’s rugby team in 1992, Atkinson’s teams have won OWIAA/OUA titles in 1994-1999, 2001, 2002, and 2006, and captured the first U SPORTS Women’s Rugby Championship in 1998. In 1994 he was inducted into the University of Guelph Sport Hall of Fame in the builder category at the same time as he was embarking upon building a viable league in Ontario. He was also awarded the Dr. John T. Powell award for his service to sport at his university.
Soccer
- Men's Soccer
The soccer Coach of the Year is presented annually at the national championship to the Coach of the Year based on their overall record, leadership, contribution to university soccer and overall team improvement. The winner is selected by a selection committee composed of members of the U SPORTS Coaches Association.
- Women's Soccer
The award is presented annually at the national championship to the U SPORTS Coach of the Year based on their overall record, leadership, contribution to university soccer and overall team improvement. The winner is selected by a selection committee composed of members of the U SPORTS Coaches Association.
Swimming
The Men's & Women's Swimming Coach of the Year are selected annually at the U SPORTS Championship by the coaches present at the Championship.The award is based on their overall record, leadership, contribution to university swimming and overall team improvement.
Track and Field
- Men - Bob Boucher Award
The men's award is presented annually to the U SPORTS Coach of the Year based on their overall record, leadership, contribution to university track and field and overall team improvement. It honours Dr. Robert “Bob” Boucher, the first director of athletics and recreational services at the University of Windsor, and a past convenor of the U SPORTS Track and Field Championships. Dr. Boucher also served the CIAU Research and Development Council, the Program Development Council and held the role of Chef and Assistant Chef de Mission at two Summer Universiades (1995 and 1997).
- Women - Sue Wise Award
The women’s award honours Sue Wise, former track and field head coach at the University of Saskatchewan (women) as well as York University (men and women), where she spent 13 season at the helm. During her career, Wise captured four U SPORTS Championships - two with Saskatchewan (1985, 1986) and two with York (1988, 1990). As a student-athlete, she also won 12 individual gold medals while competing for the McMaster Marauders.
Volleyball
- Men's Volleyball
The selection of the U SPORTS Coach of the Year is based on a peer voting process. Each coach in the country has an opportunity to vote and ultimately recognize one of their colleagues. The award is presented annually to the U SPORTS Coach who best demonstrates exemplary leadership, a strong contribution to university volleyball, an exceptional record and overall team improvement.
- Women's Volleyball — Marilyn Pomfret Award
The selection is made by the U SPORTS Women's Volleyball Coaches Association. The award honours Marilyn Pomfret, who was behind the UBC Thunderbirds bench for 11 seasons, winning two U SPORTS championships. In 1970, Pomfret and a handful of like-minded colleagues from across Canada inaugurated the Canadian Women's Interuniversity Athletic Union, under whose auspices the first national women's championships were held in a variety of sports.
Wrestling
The selection is made by the U SPORTS Wrestling Coaches Association.
Fair Play
What is the R.W. Pugh Fair Play Award?
Inaugurated by Cooper Canada, Limited, the R.W. Pugh Fair Play Award was created to honour the distinguished career of Robert W. “Bob” Pugh, the first executive director of the Canadian Intercollegiate Athletic Union (now known as U SPORTS). Pugh played a significant role in the founding of the organization and served the CIAU for 20 years until his retirement in 1991.
A staple in several U SPORTS-sanctioned sports, the R.W. Pugh Fair Play Award has been awarded following U SPORTS Championships to the team or player that best exhibits the standards of fair play throughout the tournament.
Basketball
Curling
Field Hockey
Hockey
- Men's Hockey (Most sportsmanlike player in the regular season)
The selection is made by a committee of the U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Coaches Association.
Rugby
Soccer
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Additional Awards
The following awards are only given in specific sports.
Field Hockey — Women
- Umpire of the Year
Initiated in 2011, the Umpire of the Year award recognizes the top U SPORTS official from either the OUA or Canada West Conference.
Football — Men
- Defensive Player of the Year — Presidents' trophy
Presented to U SPORTS in 1980 by Ed Zemrau, U SPORTS Past President (1977-84) and Robert Doty, Past President and founding member of the Canadian College Bowl, the award is presented to the Outstanding Defensive Player in U SPORTS.
Zemrau also served as the inaugural director of athletics at the University of Alberta from 1963 to 1981, was chairmain of the Western Intercollegiate Football League (1968-71), and played a major role in bringing the 1983 Summer Unviersiade to Edmonton.
- Outstanding Down Lineman — The J.P. Metras Trophy
The J.P. Metras Trophy is presented to the outstanding lineman in U SPORTS. Initiated in 1974, the Centennial Year of Canadian University Football, the award is in recognition of the achievements of John Pius Metras who, for 30 years as head coach of the Western University Mustangs, established a lifetime record of 106 victories, 76 losses and 11 ties, including 9 league championships.
- Assistant Coach of the Year — Gino Fracas Award
Named in honour of Gino Fracas, legendary coach at the University of Alberta (1963-1967) and University of Windsor (1968-1986), the award recognizes outstanding career service by a volunteer assistant football coach. Fracas won the Vanier Cup with the Alberta Golden Bears in his final season, before founding the Windsor Lancers football program.The award was introduced in 1988.
Swimming — Men & Women
- Sprinter's Cup
The Sprinter's Cup is awarded when a swimmer wins both the 50m and 100m freestyle events at the U SPORTS championship. The selection is based solely on performance at the U SPORTS championship.
Basketball — Men
- Defensive Player of the Year
First awarded in 2005, the Defensive Player of the Year honours a player who excels in the defensive aspects of the game.
Basketball — Women
- Defensive Player of the Year
First awarded in 2007, the Defensive Player of the Year honours a player who excels in the defensive aspects of the game.
- Perseverance — Tracy MacLeod Award
The award is named in honour of Tracy MacLeod, and rewards determination, perseverance and unwaivering spirit. As a member of the Brandon University Bobcats, MacLeod broke her lower leg during a game in 1993. Five months after the accident, and after numerous surgeries, she had her leg amputated eight inches below the knee. Defying all odds, she was back on the court less than three months later, playing with an artificial limb. The selection is made by the U SPORTS Women's Basketball Coaches Association.
Hockey — Men
- Defenceman of the Year
Presented annually to the top defenceman during the U SPORTS men’s hockey regular season.
- Goaltender of the Year
Presented annually to the top goaltender during the U SPORTS men’s hockey regular season.
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Justice Joe Kane Award (Volunteer of the Year)
Presented by Hockey Canada to the volunteer of the year as selected by the host organizing committee.
The award honours Justice Joe Kane, former Ontario Superior and Toronto County Court Judge, who coached the University of Toronto Varsity Blues from 1962 to 1965. Kane also served as a director with Hockey Canada and as an arbitrator for the NHL.
Volleyball — Men
- Libero of the Year
The recipient is the libero player who receives the most votes among members of the All-Canadian Teams. The award was initiated in 2005-06 and handed out until 2014-15.
Volleyball — Women
- Libero of the Year
The recipient is the libero player who receives the most votes among members of the All-Canadian Teams. The award was initiated in 2005-06 and handed out until 2014-15.