Brad Sinopoli on stage to accept the Hec Crighton trophy.
Brad Sinopoli, 2010 Hec Crighton Award Winner

NATIONAL AWARD WINNERS

Hec Crighton Award - Most Valuable Player

Brad Sinopoli - QB (2010)

Phill Côté - QB (1999)

Rick Zmich - QB (1982)

Paul Paddon - QB (1970)

J.P. Metras Trophy - Outstanding Down Lineman

Ettore Lattanzio - DL (2014)

Chris Gioskos - OL (1989)

Boyd Young - DL (1984)

Peter Gorman Trophy - Rookie of the Year

Chris Banton - DB (1989)

Mike Fabiilli - LB (1982)

Russ Jackson Award - Academic Achievement, Football Skill, and Citizenship

Francis Perron - DL (2021)

Naim El-Far - OL (2006)

Frank Tindall Trophy - Coach of the Year

Denis Piché (2006)

Cam Innes (1980)

Don Gilbert (1975)

 

CONFERENCE AWARD WINNERS

Most Valuable Player (15):

Derek Wendel - QB - OUA - 2016 Phill Côté - QB - OQIFC - 1998 Rick Zmich - QB - OQIFC - 1980
Brad Sinopoli - QB - OUA - 2010 Ousmane Tounkara - REC - OQIFC - 1997 Mike Murphy - RB - OUA East - 1976
Josh Sacobie - QB - OUA - 2007 Chris Evraire - REC - OQIFC - 1996 Neil Lumsden - RB/K - OUA East - 1975
Phill Côté - QB - OQIFC - 2000 Cam Baird - QB - OQIFC - 1989 Neil Lumsden - RB/K - OUA - 1973
Phill Côté - QB - OQIFC - 1999 Rick Zmich - QB - OQIFC - 1982 Neil Lumsden - RB/K - OUA East - 1972 

 

Rookie of the Year (4):

Sean Clarke - LB - OQIFC - 1991 David Lewis - DL - OQIFC - 1988
Chris Banton - DB - OQIFC - 1989 Mike Fabiilli - LB - OQIFC - 1982

 

Coach of the Year (9):

Denis Piché - OUA - 2006 Jim Daley - OQIFC - 1988 Cam Innes - OUA - 1979
Marcel Bellefeuille - OQIFC - 1999 Joe Moss - OQIFC - 1982 Dwight Fowler - OUA - 1976
Larry Ring - OQIFC - 1994 Cam Innes - OQIFC - 1980 Don Gilbert - OUA - 1975

 

Outstanding Defensive Player (6):

Max Charbonneau - LB - OUA - 2023 Mark Pretzlaff - LB - OUA - 2001 Mike Hendricks - LB - OQIFC - 1993
Jackson Bennett - LB - OUA - 2017 Lukas Shaver - DB - OQIFC - 2000 Gord Weber - LB - OQIFC - 1989 

 

J.P. Metras Award - Lineman of the Year (9):

Ettore Lattanzio - OUA - 2014 Chris Gioskos - OQIFC - 1989 Boyd Young - OQIFC - 1980
Ettore Lattanzio - OUA - 2013 Boyd Young - OQIFC - 1984 Tim Leach - OUA - 1976
Steve Salter - OQIFC - 1996 Boyd Young - OQIFC - 1982 Paul Kilger - OUA - 1975

 

Russ Jackson Award Nominee - Academic Achievement, Football Skill, and Citizenship (4):

Ben Maracle - OUA - 2024 Naim El-Far - OUA - 2005
Francis Perron - OUA - 2021  Jeff Beraznik - OQIFC - 1995
Naim El-Far - OUA - 2006  

 

Volunteer Coach of the Year (1):

Mike White - OUA - 2018

 

OUA Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Award (1):

Kwabena-Nana Gyimah - 2024

 

CFL AWARD WINNERS

Most Outstanding Canadian

Brad Sinopoli (WR) - 2018

Brad Sinopoli (WR) - 2015

Rocky DiPietro (SB) - 1989

Rocky DiPietro (SB) - 1982

CFL Rookie of the Year

Lewis Ward (K) - 2018

CFL Most Outstanding Special Teams Player

Lewis Ward (K) - 2018

East Division Rookie of the Year

Lewis Ward (K) - 2018

Mike Murphy (RB) - 1977

Neil Lumsden (RB) - 1976

Grey Cup Most Valuable Canadian

Brad Sinopoli (WR) - 2016

Neil Lumsden (RB) - 1981

Dale Potter (LB) - 1980

 

Full list of all players who have played at least one regular season game at uOttawa and in the CFL (80)

Full list of CFL Draft picks from uOttawa (127)