THE MAXWELL AWARD
EST. 1937
Each year the Maxwell Football Club presents the Maxwell Award for the College Player of the Year. The Maxwell Award for College Player of the Year is the premier award on the ESPN Home Depot College Awards Show, which is nationally televised each December.
2023 MAXWELL AWARD WINNER:
MICHAEL PENIX JR., WASHINGTON
Passing: 555 Att., 363 Comp., 4,903 Yds, 36 TDs, 11 INTs
Rushing: 35 Att., 8 Yds, 3 TDs
CHUCK BEDNARIK AWARD
EST. 1995
The Chuck Bednarik Award is presented to the best defensive player in College Football. The Bednarik award is also featured on the ESPN Home Depot College Awards Show.
2023 BEDNARIK AWARD WINNER:
PAYTON WILSON,
NC STATE
Defense: 138 Tackles, 17.5 TFLs, 6 Sacks, 3 INTs, 6 PDs, 1 FF, 2 FRs, 1 Def. TD
BERT BELL AWARD
EST. 1959
The Bert Bell Award is presented to the top player in the National Football League. The Professional Player of the Year Award is named in honor of Bert Bell, founder of the Maxwell Football Club and once Commissioner of the National Football League.
2023 BERT BELL AWARD WINNER:
LAMAR JACKSON,
BALTIMORE RAVENS
Passing: 457 Att., 307 Comp., 3,678 Yds, 24 TDs, 7 INTs
Rushing: 148 Att., 821 Yds, 5 TDs
GEORGE MUNGER AWARD
EST. 1989
The George Munger Award is presented to the College Coach of The Year. The award is named for former University of Pennsylvania coach George Munger.
2023 MUNGER AWARD WINNER:
KALEN DEBOER,
WASHINGTON
2023 Coaching Summary: 14-1 Record, National Runners-Up, Pac-12 Champions
GREASY NEALE AWARD
EST. 1989
The Earl "Greasy" Neale Award is presented to the top head coach in the National Football League. When the Maxwell Football Club decided that they would give an Award for the Outstanding Pro Coach of the Year, the name that came to everyone’s mind was Earle “Greasy” Neale.
2023 GREASY NEALE AWARD WINNER:
DAN CAMPBELL,
DETROIT LIONS
2023 Coaching Summary: 12-5 Record, NFC Championship Appearance, NFC North Champions
THE SHAUN ALEXANDER AWARD
EST. 2019
The Shaun Alexander Award is presented to the best freshman player in college football. The award is named after the 2005 NFL, Shaun Alexander.
2023 FRESHMAN PLAYER OF THE YEAR:
CALEB DOWNS,
OHIO STATE
Defense: 107 Tackles, 3.5 TFLs, 2 INTs, 4 PDs, 1 FF, 1 FR
MFC LEGENDS AWARD
EST. 2003
The MFC Legends Award is presented to the winner due to their memorable contributions to the game of football.
REDS BAGNELL AWARD
EST. 1985
The MFC Legends Award is presented to the winner due to their memorable contributions to the game of football.
2023 REDS BAGNELL AWARD WINNER:
STEVE HATCHELL,
NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION
JIM HENRY AWARD
EST. 1985
The Jim Henry Award is given to the High School Player of the Year for New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. The award, which is given out at the Maxwell Football Awards Gala, is not only based off of the student's football ability but also their academics as well as contributions to the school and community.
2023 JIM HENRY AWARD WINNER:
ALEX ERBY,
STEELTON-HIGHSPIRE HIGH (PA)
Passing: 336 Att., 257 Comp., 4,424 Yds, 61 TDs, 4 INTs
Rushing: 30 Att., 193 Yds, 6 TDs
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS OF THE YEAR
EST. 2007
The National High School Player of the Year. The award was originally just one player, but in 2017 it changed to honor the best High School Offensive and Defensive player in the nation.
2023 NATIONAL HS PLAYERS OF THE YEAR:
JEREMIAH SMITH,
CHAMINADE-MADONNA HIGH (FL)
Receiving: 90 Rec., 1,389 Yds, 19 TDs
Punt Returns: 210 Yds, 1 TD
Rushing: 3 Att., 62 Yds, 1 TD
SAMMY BROWN,
JEFFERSON HIGH (GA)
Defense: 153 Tackles, 12 TFLs, 1 Sack, 2 INTs, 6 PDs, 1 FF
THE ANDY TALLEY GET IN THE GAME IMPACT AWARD
EST. 1998
The Andy Talley Get In The Game Impact Award is presented annually to the top prep or college coach in the northeast region.
2023 ANDY TALLEY GET IN THE GAME IMPACT AWARD WINNER:
BOBBY HAUCK,
MONTANA
2023 Coaching Summary:13-2 Record, FCS National Runners-Up, Big Sky Champions
THE BRIAN WESTBROOK REGIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD
EST. 2001
The Brian Westbrook Regional Player of The Year Award is presented annually to the the top collegiate player attending a school in the Northeast Region.
2022 BRIAN WESTBROOK REGIONAL COLLEGE PLAYER OF THE YEAR:
MICHAEL CORBI,
VILLANOVA
THE ANDY TALLEY REGIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD
EST. 1997
The Andy Talley Regional Player of The Year Award is presented annually to the the top collegiate coach attending a school in the Northeast Region.
2022 BRIAN WESTBROOK REGIONAL COLLEGE PLAYER OF THE YEAR:
MARK FERRANTE,
VILLANOVA
THE TOM BROOKSHIER SPIRIT AWARD
EST. 2000
The member of the football community best exemplifying extraordinary spirit in overcoming adversity or demonstrating magnanimous service. The Tom Brookshier Spirit Award is not an annual award but is awarded when deemed appropriate.
2023 TOM BROOKSHIER SPIRIT AWARD WINNER:
JOHN T. GRANT JR.,
CRICKET CELEBRATION BOWL
THE MINI MAX AWARDS
EST. 1985
Mini Max Awards are given to the best players across the Tri-State region (PA, NJ, DE) at the annual Mini Max Dinner held in the Philadelphia, PA area. Alongside the Mini Max Awards, the MFC also names the Player of the Year for each of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. One of these three players will be named the Jim Henry Award winner.
