The Fred C. Gardner Longevity 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. (Scroll down to the bottom to see all pictures.)
Recipients:
- 2014: Terry Walsh
- 2015: Bill Miller
- 2016: Jake Wade
- 2017: Dick Sauchuk
- 2018: Phil Howshan
- 2019: Gerald Chiarelli
- 2020: NONE – Covid-19 Pandemic
- 2021: Bill Lowd
- 2022: Ed Geary
- 2023: Bill Donahue