The National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA) originated in 1997 as a coalition of major collegiate football awards. The NCFAA protects, preserves and enhances the integrity, influences of college football’s various awards. The NCFAA encourages professionalism and high standards for the administration of college football awards and the selection of their winners.
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Bednarik Award Outstanding Defensive Player Robert W. Maxwell Football Club |
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Biletnikoff Award Outstanding Receiver Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation |
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Bronko Nagurski Trophy Outstanding Defensive Player Charlotte Touchdown Club |
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Butkus Award Outstanding Linebacker Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando |
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Davey O’Brien Award Outstanding Quarterback Davey O’Brien Foundation |
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Doak Walker Award Outstanding Running Back SMU Athletic Forum |
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Eddie Robinson / FWAA Coach of the Year Award Outstanding Division I-A Coach FWAA/Tostitos Fiesta Bowl/America West Airlines |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy Outstanding Player Downtown Athletic Club of New York City, Inc. |
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Jim Thorpe Award Outstanding Defensive Back Jim Thorpe Association |










