Baseball’s MVP and Cy Young Trophy Winners Announced
Baseball Trophies and Awards News… It’s been a busy week for Major League Baseball. Four of the major annual trophies and awards have been awarded in some surprising announcements. The American League announced its MVP on Monday, awarding the trophy to Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer. Mauer received 27 of the 28 first-place votes by the Baseball Writers Association of America to win. Until the voting results were in, Mark Teixeira and Derek Jeter of the World Series Champion team, New York ... Read Full Story
Five 2009 Nagurski Trophy Finalists Announced
Trophies News… The Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) announced the final five finalists for the Nagurski Trophy. The association awards the trophy to the national college football defensive player of the year. The finalists are: Pat Angerer, Linebacker, University of Iowa Eric Berry, Safety, University of Tennessee Terrence Cody, Tackle, University of Alabama Jerry Hughes, End, Texas Christian University Ndamukong Suh, Tackle, University of Nebraska The winner will be announced a... Read Full Story
Expanded Martial Arts Trophies Now Available
Crown Awards & Trophies News… We’ve expanded our martial arts trophy and award offerings! Have you, your students or your children recently moved up a belt rank? Do you want to thank your sensei for all the help? Now you can find trophies, medals, crystals and plaques for the following sports: Jiu-jitsu Judo Karate Kung Fu Mixed Martial Arts Taekwondo Visit our “Award by Sport” page to find trophies for these and many other sports, hobbies and causes. Read Full Story
Hockey’s Three Annual Player Trophies
Hockey Trophies News… Hockey season is in full effect, but the ultimate trophy, the Stanley Cup, isn’t the only award players are skating for each season. Let’s take a look at the three major player trophies annually awarded. Hart Trophy: This trophy is awarded to the Most Valuable Player, as deemed by members of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association, who vote to determine the player who was the most valuable to his team during the regular season. Wayne Gretzky won the award a re... Read Full Story
Movable Football and Cheer Trophies
Crown Awards & Trophies Football News… Have you ever wished you could move the limbs of the figurines on your sports trophies? Now you can. Crown Awards & Trophies has created the first movable trophy that allow you to pose the figure! Football players, adjust your quarterback’s arms for the perfect touchdown pass. Cheerleaders, pose your figure’s arms so her pompoms are held high in celebration! Read Full Story
ARA Sportsmanship Award: The Top 10 Finalists
Football Awards News… The Awards and Recognition Association (ARA) recently announced the top 10 finalists for their 2009 ARA Sportsmanship Award. The finalists are as follows: Mike Anello, University of Notre Dame Andrew Brewer, Northwestern University Russel Fisher, St Francis University Tim Hiller, Western Michigan University Jammie Kirlew, Indiana University Jeron Mastrud, Kansas State University Matt Reagan, University of Memphis Adam Rundh, Valparaiso University Phillip Tanner, Middle T... Read Full Story
Land of Lincoln Trophy on the Line Saturday
Football Trophies News… The Land of Lincoln Trophy is the prize for the winner of tomorrow’s annual Northwestern-Illinois football game. The trophy was previously known as the Sweet Sioux Tomahawk, but has been given a new name and a new look. Weighing 28.5 pounds, the trophy features a bronze model of Abraham Lincoln’s top hat sitting on a slab of wood. The dimensions for the trophy were taken from the hat Lincoln wore during the Gettysburg Address. While the trophy’s name and look may be ne... Read Full Story
Country Music Awards: Swift Makes History with Trophy Win
Music Trophies News… Trophies were everywhere at last night’s Country Music Awards, but no more than in the hands of 19-year-old singing sensation Taylor Swift. Swift won four trophies, sweeping the award categories she was nominated in, including: Best Album, Best Music Video, Best Female Vocalist and Entertainer of the Year. Swift is the youngest artist to win the CMA’s Entertainer of the Year trophy. Also making history with his trophy win last night was Darius Rucker, the first black arti... Read Full Story
Naismith Trophy Watch List Released
College Basketball Trophies News… The Naismith Trophy The Atlanta Tipoff Club, which awards college basketball’s Naismith Trophy, has released its 2009-10 watch list for the Men’s College Player of the Year. While two of the last three trophies have been claimed by underclassmen, this year’s watch list is dominated by upperclassmen, as they hold 33 of the 50 spots. There are 19 seniors, 14 juniors, 13 sophomores and four freshmen. The watch list selection is based on player performance from... Read Full Story
World Cup Trophy on Tour to Encourage Solidarity
Soccer Trophies News … The FIFA World Cup trophy is on a 70-day journey to encourage solidarity among people. The trophy’s journey will end in South Africa, where the soccer competition will be held. The African tour that started in September in Egypt will continue to Namibia and down to South Africa.  Of the 27 countries visited to date, 21 Heads of State have had the opportunity to hold the trophy. The trophy is 14.5 inches tall, weighs 13 pounds and is made of 18 karat gold. Origina... Read Full Story