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BC Lions That have Won CFL Awards

Rogers Fans' Choice Award	2006 Geroy Simon
CFL Outstanding Player	2006 Geroy Simon 2004 Casey Printers 1991 Doug Flutie 1988 David Williams 1985 Merv Fernandez
Outstanding Rookie	2007 Cameron Wake 2006 Aaron Hunt 2003 Frank Cutolo 2002 Jason Clermont 2001 Barrin Simpson 1999 Paul Lacoste 1998 Steve Muhammed 1991 Jon Volpe 1985 Michael Gray 1977 Leon Bright 1976 John Sciarra
Outstanding Canadian	2007 Jason Clermont 2006 Brent Johnson 2005 Brent Johnson 2004 Jason Clermont 2000 Sean Millington 1997 Sean Millington 1972 Jim Young 1970 Jim Young
Outstanding Defensive Player (Award initiated in 1974)	2007 Cameron Wake 2006 Brent Johnson 1987 Greg Stumon 1986 James Parker 1984 James Parker 1976 Bill Baker
Outstanding Offensive Lineman (Award initiated in 1974)	2007 Rob Murphy 2006 Rob Murphy 1991 Jim Mills 1990 Jim Mills 1977 Al Wilson
Most Outstanding Lineman (Awarded 1955 to 1973)	1973 Ray Nettles 1964 Tom Brown 1963 Tom Brown
Annis Stukus Trophy Coach of the Year Presented annually by the Edmonton Eskimo Alumni Association to the Coach of the Year as selected by Members of The Football Reporters of Canada.	2006 Wally Buono 1985 Don Matthews 1977 Vic Rapp 1963 Dave Skrien
Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy Awarded annually to the player in the Western Division considered to be the most valuable to his team. Donated in 1946 by the first Canadian Paratroops Battalion in memory of its commanding officer, Lt.-Col. Jeff Nicklin, killed in action March 24, 1945. He had been an outstanding end with Winnipeg. Since 1973 the award has gone to the Most Outstanding Player in the Western Division. In 1995 the Award was presented to the Most Outstanding Player in the Northern Division	2006 Geroy Simon 2004 Casey Printers 2003 Dave Dickenson 1991 Doug Flutie 1988 David Williams 1985 Mervyn Fernandez 1977 Jerry Tagge 1964 Tom Brown 1963 Joe Kapp
Norm Fieldgate Trophy Most Outstanding Defensive Player: West Division Awarded annually to the Outstanding Defensive Player in the Western Division. Prior to 1978, the Trophy was presented to the Western Conference Champion. The players listed from 1974 through 1977 were the Western Division nominees for the Schenley Most Outstanding Defensive Player award. In 1995 the Award was presented to the Most Outstanding Defensive Player in the Northern Division.	2007 Cameron Wake 2006 Brent Johnson 2001 Barrin Simpson 1999 Daved Benefield 1987 Greg Stumon 1986 James Parker 1984 James Parker 1976 Bill Baker 1975 Bill Baker
Jackie Parker Trophy Most Outstanding Rookie: West Division Awarded annually to the Most Outstanding Rookie in the Western Division. Prior to 1974, the top rookie award was the Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy. In 1995 the Award was presented to the Most Outstanding Rookie in the Northern Division.	2007 Cameron Wake 2006 Aaron Hunt 2003 Frank Cutolo 2002 Jason Clermont 2001 Barrin Simpson 1999 Paul Lacoste 1998 Steve Muhammed 1997 B.J. Gallis 1991 Jon Volpe 1989 Darrell Wallace 1985 Michael Gray 1982 Mervyn Fernandez 1977 Leon Bright 1976 John Sciarra 1975 Larry Cameron
DeMarco-Becket Memorial Trophy Most Outstanding Lineman: West Division Awarded originally to the player selected as the outstanding lineman in the Western Division. Donated by the families of Mel Becket and Mario DeMarco, two prominent Saskatchewan players who were victims of the Mount Sleese aircraft disaster on December 9, 1956. Since 1974 this trophy has been awarded to the Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman in the Western Division. In 1995 this award was presented to the Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman in the Northern Division.	2007 Rob Murphy 2006 Rob Murphy 1999 Jamie Taras 1995 Jamie Taras 1991 Jim Mills 1990 Jim Mills 1978 Al Wilson 1977 Al Wilson 1976 Al Wilson 1974 Curtis Wester 1973 Ray Nettles 1965 Dick Fouts 1964 Tom Brown 1963 Tom Brown 1962 Tom Brown
Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy Most Outstanding Canadian Player: West Division Awarded annually to the Most Outstanding Canadian Player in the Western Division. Dr. Martin was a former President of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Prior to 1974 this award went to the Outstanding Canadian Rookie Player in the Western Conference.	2007 Jason Clermont 2006 Brent Johnson 2005 Brent Johnson 2004 Jason Clermont 2001 Cameron Legault 2000 Sean Millington 1999 Jamie Taras 1997 Sean Millington 1987 Nelson Martin 1976 Bill Baker 1969 Dave Easley 1967 Ted Gerela 1963 Peter Krempf 1960 Neal Beaumont
Dave Dryburgh Memorial Trophy Top Scorer: West Division The Dave Dryburgh Memorial Trophy is presented annually to the player finishing first in scoring in the Western Division of the Canadian Football League. The trophy is named in honour of Dryburgh, a well-respected sports editor of the Regina Leader-Post who died in 1947. In 1995 the Award was presented to the scoring leader in the Northern Division.	1998 Lui Passaglia 197 1987 Lui Passaglia 214 1984 Lui Passaglia 167 1983 Lui Passaglia 191 1968 Ted Gerela 115
Eddie James Memorial Trophy Leading Rusher: West Division The Eddie James Memorial Trophy is presented annually to the leading rusher in the Western Division of the Canadian Football League. The award is named in honour of the Saskatchewan all-time great running back who played for the Roughriders during the 1930s. In 1995 this award was presented to the leading rusher in the Northern Division.	2007 Joe Smith 1,510 1999 Robert Drummond 1,309 1995 Cory Philpot 1,308 1994 Cory Philpot 1,451 1992 Jon Volpe 941 1991 Jon Volpe 1,395 1988 Anthony Cherry 889 1971 Jim Evenson 1,237 1962 Nub Beamer 1,161
John Agro Special Teams Award	2007 Ian Smart 1999 Jimmy "The Jet" Cunningham
CFLPA Tom Pate Memorial Award Every year the Canadian Football League Players' Association presents the Tom Pate Award; an award held in high regard. It is an award given to players who display qualities that distinguish them from their peers. It is this rare quality that the players listed below maintained and made them recipients of the award. Tom Pate had a unique combination of outstanding sportsmanship and dedication to the league and the community. Tom became a star with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. In October, 1975, however, his stardom as well as his life was abruptly ended, when in his 14th game, against the Stampeders in Calgary, he suffered an aneurysm in the fourth quarter. Pate, only 23 at the time, never regained consciousness and died just two days later.	2006 Mark Washington 2003 Steve Hardin 1999 Jamie Taras 1992 Danny Barrett 1989 Matt Dunigan 1986 Tyrone Crews