Established 1919

Fred Gardner

This award was established to honor a member who exhibits excellence in officiating football games and has contributed to the game of football by great longevity. The official’s long existence, endurance and/or service to the game has not gone unnoticed by countless players, coaches, and peers. This award recognizes his/her lifetime dedication to the countless hours, years, and decades of officiating football games.

Recipients

  • 2014: Terry Walsh
  • 2015: Bill Miller
  • 2016: Jake Wade
  • 2017: Dick Sauchuk
  • 2018: Phil Houshan
  • 2019: Gerald Chiarelli
  • 2020: NONE – Covid-19 Pandemic
  • 2021: Bill Lowd
2019 Gerald Chiarelli (left)
2018 Phil Houshand (left)
2018 Phil Houshan (left)
2017 Dick Sauchuk (right)
2016 Jake Wade (left)
2016 Jake Wade (left)
2015 Bill Miller (right)
2015 Bill Miller (right)
2014 Terry Walsh (left)