College football fans are waiting with bated breath as the race for the Heisman Trophy is awarded today. While you're waiting to see who will earn the top honor between Florida's Tim Tebow, Oklahoma's Sam Bradford or Texas' Colt McCoy, check out some of the other bizarre trophies, honors and prizes that are awarded annually that receive far less fanfare than the Heisman Trophy.
For example, did you know that there are annual awards for Best Underwear, Best Celebrity Outfit and Best Toilet? And that military-style medals also exist for gamers who survive the Console War?
Some of the awards, prizes and trophies in the cluster below are dead serious, while others are just meant for fun. Whether you're sitting on pins and needles waiting for the Heisman Trophy results or just looking for a trophy head for your home that doesn't involve hunting, this collection won't disappoint.
40 Bizarre Awards, Medals and Trophies
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Awarding Controversial Ads
American Apparel Dubbed Label of the Year
36
Posthumous Honors
Heath Ledger Gets Chauvel Award
35
Avant-Garde Hair Designs
Alex Moser Wins Austrian Hairdressing Award
34
Competitive People Painting
World Bodypainting Asian Awards
33
Sports Awards Fashion
ESPY Awards Celebrity Outfits
32
Awards for Innovative Package Design
The 2008 Pentawards
31
Fake Taxidermy Part IV
Blow-Up Moose Trophy
30
Cardboard Taxidermy
PETA-Friendly Trophy Heads
29
Wooden Taxidermy
Vlaemsch Plywood Trophies
28
"Best Toilet" Awards
Nashville's Hermitage Hotel Wins 2008 Honor
27
Lookout Design
Award Winning Wooden Lookout in Norway
26
Felt Animal Trophies
Feltidermy
25
Swiss Glacial Acrylic Animal Trophies
Plastidermy
24
Award Winning Underwear
2008 Best Undies Awards
23
Celebs Attempting Viral
Will Ferrell Offers Shark as Contest Prize
22
Blooker Prize for Bloggers
21
Funky Futuristic Eye Glasses
Opus Design Award Winners
20
Turbodiesel Trophy Trucks
The 2008 VW Touareg Baja Racer
19
Multi Million Dollar 'X Prize' For Automobile Industry
18
Popsicles With Hidden Prizes
Frozen iPods
17
Award-Winning PSAs
Animated Amnesty International "Signatures"
16
Prized Poop
Vanillin Wins Ig Nobel Chem Prize
15
Graffiti Wall Awards
Guerrilla PR for Bamboo
14
Toys For Pigs
D2B Award Winning Design
13
Trophy Tableware by Emiko Oki: Plates in Disguise
12
Bizarre Science Awards
The Ig Nobel Prize Goes to Diet Coke Spermicide
11
Trophy Ring
Knotch Up Your Score With This Anti-Engagement Ring
10
Animal Bums for Your Wall
Trophy Hangers
9
Military Chic Accessories
AMT 'Medal of Honor'
8
Ceramic Briefcases
iF Award Winner by Stasinopoulos
7
Viral Video Awards
The Short Film Festival Berlin
6
High-Profile Art Awards
Turner Prize Nominees Announced
5
Prizes That Include Security Guards
24K Gold Plated Bicycles
4
Platforms for Creative Discovery
Mango Fashion Awards 2008
3
Gamer Survival Rewards
Supermandolini Medals for 'Console War' Veterans
2
Scholarships for College Bloggers
$10,000 Award for Online Writing
1
Pulitzer Prizes for Bloggers
Online Journalism Officially Vetted
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Cheeky Sports Event Sweepstakes
TUMS Launches Super Bowl-Inspired Sweepstakes Called the Burn Ball
Exclusive Ketchup Kegs
The 114-Ounce Heinz KegChup Was Made for Big Game Snacking
Vintage Football Jerseys
Disney x Adidas x Brain Dead World Cup 2026 Drop Football-Themed Apparel
Co-Branded 6-Packs
Heinz and Heineken Created a Craveable Matchup for Sports Fans
Rivalry Jerseys Debut
Nike Rivalries 2025 Unveils Team Jerseys Inspired by Heritage & Culture
Bright World Cup Sneakers
The SUPERBAPE CUP Collection Marks the 25th Anniversary of the BAPE STA
Collectibles Licensing Promotions
FIFA & Fanatics Signed Its Long-Term Exclusive Collectibles Deal
Event-Inspired Luxury Spirits
Clase Azul Releases a World Cup-Themed Collectible Tequila
Playful Fan Headwear Drops
Philadelphia Cream Cheese Unveils the Phillyhead Hat for NFL Fans
Indulgent Sports-Focused Chocolate Medals
Hershey's Taps the Olympic and Paralympic Games
6-Pack Furniture Collections
Coors Light's Home DeCoors Helps to Solve Big Game Hosting Challenges
Penalty Card Condiment Packets
Heinz Penalty Packets Help Sports Fans Fix "Flavor Fouls"
Football Capsule Collections
The adidas Originals x BAPE Football Collection Drops for World Cup
Blind Box QSR Collectibles
KFC Thailand Created a Celebratory Baby Sanders Collection of Toys
Sleek Trophy Designs
Michelob ULTRA Unveils the FIFA World Cup 2026™ MVP Trophy
Comfortable Sporty Essentials
Aerie Launches a FIFA World Cup 2026™ Collection
Holiday Hosting Pants
Butterball and Hedley & Bennett Created Thanksgiving Hosting Pants
Luxury Bespoke Trophies
2025 Ballon d’Or® Winners Celebrated With Louis Vuitton Trophy Trunks
Label-Led Football Whisky Range
Master of Malt Launches Its 1990s Whisky Football Collection
Menu-Inspired Dorm Decor
Urban Outfitters x Chipotle Created the 'A Little Extra Dorm' Collection
Jersey-Inspired Soda Cans
Coca-Cola Launched Collectible Country Cans for the FIFA World Cup 2026
Sporty Drinking Accessories
The Miller Time MVP Matchball Holds Up to a Dozen Miller Lites
Dual-Sided Sports Scarves
FanDuel's Dual Fan Scarves Help Enthuaists Represent Two Countries
Humanoid Robot Games
The Great Robot Olympics Reveals Both Promise and Prose in Ai Evolution
Friendly Fandom Campaigns
Heineken Kicked Off Fans Have More Friends with a Fun Social Experiment
Commemorative Retro Shirts
Tottenham Hotspur and Nike Mark 125 Years with a Retro Shirt
Tattoo Art Coffee Cans
Café Bustelo Game Face Coffee Cans Feature Temporary Tattoo Kits
Adoptable Rabbit Races
400 Conejos Mezcal is Hosting The Bunny Bowl as a Super Bowl Pre-Game Event
Cocktail Holster Chaps
The Limited-Edition Twangy Chapz Celebrate a Bright New BuzzBallz Flavor
Tissue-Shaped Trucks
Uber's Sorry for Your (Team’s) Loss Stunt Consoled Disappointed Sports Fans
Limited Edition Tequila Bottles
Don Julio Reveals a 1942 FIFA World Cup-Inspired Bottle
Commemorative Baseball Hats
New Era Cap Company Pays Homage to the Los Angeles Dodgers
Playful Tomato Athletes
The Heinz National Games Campaign Turns Tomato Stems into Sports Figures
Soccer-Themed Chicken Qsr Promotions
Pollo Campero Runs Pollito Campeón Plush Golden Ball Giveaway
QSR In-App Football Games
Wendy’s and FOX Big Noon Launch the 'Tendy Toss' In-App Game
Supper Club Collectibles
Delilah Launched Its FIFA World Cup 2026 Glassware and Team Cocktails
Football Lifestyle Collections
The adidas Originals x BAPE® Set Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026
Football-Themed Sour Candies
Sour Patch Kids MVP Top Picks Mix Combines Multiple Products
Co-Branded Game Tournaments
Fortnite Announced the 'Stranger Things Cup' with Netflix
Award-Winning Educational Toy Brands
Learning Resources Earns 2026 Preschool Toy of the Year Award
World Cup Football Boots
Skechers Launched Its Razor 2 and Sunset Pack for the World Cup
Football Inspired Apparel
The Levi’s Ringer T-Shirt Collection Honors Countries Ahead of World Cup
Rewarding Sports Jerseys
The Topo Chico Hard x CHARLY Fútbol Fit Check Jersey Has a "Fit Check"
Gamified Sports Rewards
Mountain Dew Links MLB Home Runs to Real-Time Free Drink Rewards
College Gameday Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Good Game Amps Up School Spirit
Humorous Holiday Tableware
White Claw & Please Don't Destroy Dropped the Roast Host Collection
Women's Race Medal Accessories
Nike Redesigned the After Dark Tour Medal as a Wearable Accessory
Multitasking Volunteer Initiatives
Heineken Fan Volunteers Applies a Rarely Used Employee Benefit
Emergency Beer Initiatives
Heineken Fan Rescue Delivered Beer to Scottish Fans in Boston
Soccer-Inspired Fanwear Collections
BOSS Jumps on the FIFA Hype with New Fanwear Collection
Football-Shaped Flasks
The Jameson Football Flask Holds a 750mL bottle of Jameson Whiskey
Globe-Shaped Bar Carts
BuzzBallz's Buzz Around the World Bar Cart Elevates Soccer Watch Parties
Game-Day Getup Sweepstakes
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Axe Wants to See Fans' Craziest Outfits
Athlete-Backed Beverage Campaigns
PepsiCo and NFL Players Debut 'Tailgate Crashers'
Fandom Measurement Devices
JELL-O's JELL-OMETER Quantifiably Measures Fan Intensity
Globally Inspired Mashup Recipes
The TUMS Food Match Cup Fuses Fandom, Food and Heartburn Relief
Limited-Edition Tournament Soaps
Dr. Squatch Introduces 'Golden Glory' for the World Cup 2026™
Renamed Beer Cans
The Limited-Edition Coors Light Tall Girl Can Supports Women's Basketball
Branded Athlete Awards
Gatorade Awards Grady Emerson and Maddie DiMaria as Players of the Year
Tuna-Focused Film Festivals
The Tuna Cans Film Festival Shares How People Enjoy Bumble Bee Tuna
Retro Sports Drink Revivals
Gatorade partners with Stranger Things to relaunch its 1987 campaign
Post-Race Eatery Pop-Ups
The Jacket Patch by Gymshark Treated Athletes to Food & Celebration
Irish Holiday-Themed Sportswear
Umbro Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with the 17-3 Capsule
Buildable Sports Icons
The Lego World Cup Trophy Arrives as a Detailed Brick Replica
Luxury Sports Timepieces
Breitling Unveils the Super Chronomat B01 44 NFL Teams Capsule Collection
Joyful Sport Campaigns
Dove's Super Bowl Ad, The Game Is Ours, Celebrates Girls' Confidence
Athlete-Approved Chocolate Sweepstakes
Ferrero and Tom Brady Partnered to Celebrate the World Cup
Champagne Podium Celebrations
Moët & Chandon Has Marked 60 Years of the Formula 1 Champagne Spray
Sports-Themed Beer Campaigns
This BrewDog Promotion Offers the Chance at a Year of Free Beer
Championship Commemorative Rings
The 2025 ALCS Championship Rings Honors the Blue Jays' Season
Last-Place Runner Campaigns
CLIF Bar's Final Finishers Celebrate Athletes Who Ran the Longest
Nostalgic Brand Ambassador Revivals
Dos Equis Reintroduces the Most Interesting Man in the World
Winter Sports Event-Inspired Hats
New Era Cap Honors the US Team at the Olympics with a New Line
Heartwarming Prom-Style Events
The Tim Tebow Foundation Organizes Night to Shine
Performance-Driven Competitive Attires
Columbia Sportswear Dresses the US Curling National Team
Community-Powered Social Media Competitions
Palmstreet Has Introduced the Palmie's Choice Awards
Men-Targeting Antiperspirant Campaigns
Degree and Christian Pulisic Launch 'Here for Sweat'
Retailer-Branded Rewards Merch Ranges
My Sheetz Rewards Program Debuted New Merch
College Football Games
EA SPORTS Has Revealed the Cover Athletes for College Football 27
Creativity-Celebrating Social Media Awards
The Instagram Rings Award Honors Exemplary Creators
Soccer-Inspired Loyalty Programs
Ojos Locos Runs a Special Rewards World Cup Challenge
Abstract Golf Trophies
The Cadillac Championship Trophy Captures the Motion of a Swing
Celebratory Football Beer Campaigns
Tennent’s Time to Dream Campaign Celebrates the World Cup
Football-Themed Donut Collections
The Krispy Kreme Championship Dozen is Arriving for Game Day
Emotional Support Taco Programs
Taco Bell's L.O.C.O.S. Supports Two Types of Emotional Fans
Snack-Themed Mascot-Inspired Campaigns
The 2025 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl Welcomes Prince Cheddward
Humorous Beans-Forward Campaigns
Bush's Beans Debuts a First-Of-Its-Kind Ticket Exchange
Football-Centric Hero Campaigns
Under Armour's 'We Are Football' Campaign Has a Star-Studded Cast
Branded Motorsport Events
BRUNT Workwear Sponsors the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series
Soccer-Focused Official Snack Campaigns
Lay’s Ran the Lay’s Fan of the Match Opportunity
Auto-Inspired Online Marketplaces
Goodyear's The Vault is Sure to Excite Auto Enthusiasts
Survival-Style Fantasy Football Experiences
Yahoo Sports and Liquid Death Inject Dark Humor
Plush Tournament Collectibles
Jazwares is Dropping Officially Licensed Products for FIFA 2026
Fanwear Collaboration Ranges
The Joint Concho Merch Collection arrives ahead of Super Bowl LX
Forthright Gifting Campaigns
The Honest Dad Unboxing Guides Gift-Givers to Pick Better Presents
Modern College Football Games
EA Sports Launched College Football 27 With NIL Features
Football-Themed Beverage Collaborations
Igloo and NFL Debut Team-Branded Coolers and Drinkware
Collectible Baseball Figurines
Ghostwrite x MLB Game Face Taps into the Blind Box Craze
Chocolatey Flavored Football Morsels
NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE's New Treat Appeals to Sports & Baking Fans
Kid-Friendly Athlete Biographies
Yoto's Ultimate Football Heroes Collection Tells Players' Stories
Mom-Honoring Fundraising Campaigns
Colossal Has Launched Its 2026 Super Mom Competition
Bi-Coastal Cannabis Competitions
MJBizCon & Budist Launch the MJBowl — a First-Of-Its Kind Event
Sports-Connected Brand Loyalty Initiatives
Lobos 1707 Activates a Buzzer Beater Fan Reward Program
Game-Day Score-Inspired Giveaways
It's a 10® Haircare Ran a Giveaway Tied to the Super Bowl
Luxurious Nominee Gift Bags
Distinctive Assets is Spotlighting Its 'Everyone Wins' Gift Bags
Community-Driven Taco Competitions
TacoTuesday.com is Running the Golden Taco Awards
Celeb-Packed Humorous Beer Campaigns
Bud Light's Keg Commercial is Airing for Super Bowl LX
Stadium Snack Bowls
Gustaf Westman's World Cup Snack Bowl is Shaped Like a Football Stadium
World Cup Gaming Contests
Splash Sports Launched Its $3M World Cup Survivor Contest
Imited-Edition Football-Themed Packaging
Two Robbers Spirits Co. Taps He Philadelphia Eagles
Football-Themed Snack Chips
The Kroger Brand Champion Chip Collection is Ready for Football Season
Award-Winning Gouda Cheeses
Marieke Gouda Receives Six Medals at the World Championship
Football League-Commemorating Beer Cans
Bud Light Introduced the 112th Grey Cup Champion Can
Charitable Toddler-Focused Contests
Colossal Opens 2026 Toddler of the Year Registration
Active Lifestyle Excellence Awards
NASM Honors Arnold Schwarzenegger with an Excellence Award
NFL Boardgame Iterations
Hasbro Guess Who NFL Edition Brings Real Players to the Classic Game
Forgetful Memorabilia Campaigns
Alzheimer's Society's Lost Memorybilia Recalls the 1966 World Cup
Costumed Fan Stunts
AXE's Mystery Wiener Couple Captivated Fans at the World Cup
Blood Donation Competitions
Abbott and the Big Ten Conference Launch the We Give Blood Campaign
Celebratory Innovation Coins
The United States Mint 2026 $1 Innovation Coins Come in Four Designs
Winning Lawn Care Kits
TruGreen's Ultimate Game Day Kit Features an Exclusive "Lawnbardi Trophy"
Sporty Mexican Cuisine Promotions
The California Tortilla CalTort Games Celebrate the Olympics
Winning Comment Campaigns
Dos Equis Invites Fans to Submit Legend Lines to Appear in a Commercial
Football Challenge Campaigns
Coca-Cola Beat the Icon Fantasy Premier League Lets Fans Face Stars
Soccer-Themed Restaurant Bowls
Freebirds' Gold Soccer Bowl Comes with the Chance to Win Prizes
Lazy Vodka-Branded Thanksgiving Clothing
Tito’s Turkey Rot Merch Embraces Holiday Relaxation
Football Draft-Inspired Hat Designs
New Era Has Unveiled Its 2026 NFL Draft Collection
Superstitious Soccer Campaigns
Sedano's Supermarkets Launched Where Superstitions Are Born
Interior Designer-Specific Contests
Helser Brothers Announces Its Window Treats Design Competition
Cheeky Prom-Inspired Contests
Duck Brand Hosts Its Annual Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest
Football Season Snack Products
General Mills Football Season Products Come in Several Options
Charitable Football-Themed Cereals
Wegmans Josh Allen MVP Puffs Support Children in Need
Award-Winning Service-Oriented Brands
UniFirst Corporation Receives Multiple Awards
Digital Fundraising Competitions
Headquarterz Launched the Community Cup
Senior Canine Sports Events
Puppy Bowl XXII Will Have a Game with Senior Dogs for the First Time
Collaboration Soccer-Celebrating Tumblers
These Stanley 1913 Cups Celebrate Football
Congratulatory Athlete Hotlines
Jennifer Bett Communications & Cosmopolitan Set Up 1-800-SHE-WINS1
Football Season Retailer Snacks
7-Eleven Game Day Snacks Offer a Variety of Options
Celebrity-Themed Bobblehead Giveaways
Ice Cube Bobbleheads Were Given Out at Dodger Stadium