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
37
Posthumous Honors
Heath Ledger Gets Chauvel Award
36
Avant-Garde Hair Designs
Alex Moser Wins Austrian Hairdressing Award
35
Competitive People Painting
World Bodypainting Asian Awards
34
Sports Awards Fashion
ESPY Awards Celebrity Outfits
33
Awards for Innovative Package Design
The 2008 Pentawards
32
Fake Taxidermy Part IV
Blow-Up Moose Trophy
31
Cardboard Taxidermy
PETA-Friendly Trophy Heads
30
Wooden Taxidermy
Vlaemsch Plywood Trophies
29
"Best Toilet" Awards
Nashville's Hermitage Hotel Wins 2008 Honor
28
Lookout Design
Award Winning Wooden Lookout in Norway
27
Felt Animal Trophies
Feltidermy
26
Swiss Glacial Acrylic Animal Trophies
Plastidermy
25
Award Winning Underwear
2008 Best Undies Awards
24
Celebs Attempting Viral
Will Ferrell Offers Shark as Contest Prize
23
Blooker Prize for Bloggers
22
Funky Futuristic Eye Glasses
Opus Design Award Winners
21
Turbodiesel Trophy Trucks
The 2008 VW Touareg Baja Racer
20
Multi Million Dollar 'X Prize' For Automobile Industry
19
Popsicles With Hidden Prizes
Frozen iPods
18
Award-Winning PSAs
Animated Amnesty International "Signatures"
17
Prized Poop
Vanillin Wins Ig Nobel Chem Prize
16
Graffiti Wall Awards
Guerrilla PR for Bamboo
15
Toys For Pigs
D2B Award Winning Design
14
Trophy Tableware by Emiko Oki: Plates in Disguise
13
Bizarre Science Awards
The Ig Nobel Prize Goes to Diet Coke Spermicide
12
Trophy Ring
Knotch Up Your Score With This Anti-Engagement Ring
11
Animal Bums for Your Wall
Trophy Hangers
10
Military Chic Accessories
AMT 'Medal of Honor'
9
Ceramic Briefcases
iF Award Winner by Stasinopoulos
8
Viral Video Awards
The Short Film Festival Berlin
7
High-Profile Art Awards
Turner Prize Nominees Announced
6
Awarding Unauthorized Ads
Fake, Naughty JC Penney Ad Gets Cannes Award
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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Playful Student-Targeted Interactive Pop-Ups
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Cheeky Sports Event Sweepstakes
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Leather Taco Holsters
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Exclusive Ketchup Kegs
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Grim Heirloom Jackets
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Rivalry Jerseys Debut
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Soccer Collectible Series
The Labubu FIFA World Cup Capsule Expands into Toys and Lifestyle Items
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
United Mascot Commercials
The First-Ever Instacart Super Bowl Ad Unites Beloved Brand Icons
Fishing-Inspired Beer-Brand Giveaways
Busch Light Introduced its 'Stream Home Makeover'
6-Pack Furniture Collections
Coors Light's Home DeCoors Helps to Solve Big Game Hosting Challenges
Taco-Holding Belt Designs
The Venmo Taco Bellt Has a Handcrafted Design
Basketball Sneaker-Inspired Decanters
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Football Capsule Collections
The adidas Originals x BAPE Football Collection Drops for World Cup
Beloved Mascot-Powered Anniversary Events
The Goodyear Blimp Celebrates 100 Years
Sports Fan Pop-Ups
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Sleek Trophy Designs
Michelob ULTRA Unveils the FIFA World Cup 2026™ MVP Trophy
Holiday Hosting Pants
Butterball and Hedley & Bennett Created Thanksgiving Hosting Pants
Football Fashion Capsule
TOGA x Umbro Capsule Blends Tailoring with Performance Sportswear
Football Icon-Backed Ads
Michelob ULTRA to Elevate the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Fan Experience
Fan-Centered Stadium Menus
Kellanova Shared a Special Menu for Cheez-It and Pop-Tarts Bowl Games
Humorous Beer-Centric Formal Wear
Coors Light Debuts the Cold Tux and BrrrTie For Wedding Parties
Luxury Bespoke Trophies
2025 Ballon d’Or® Winners Celebrated With Louis Vuitton Trophy Trunks
Big-Game Hospitality Experiences
Marriott Debuts a City-Wide and Unique Super Bowl Experience
Menu-Inspired Dorm Decor
Urban Outfitters x Chipotle Created the 'A Little Extra Dorm' Collection
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
Adoptable Rabbit Races
400 Conejos Mezcal is Hosting The Bunny Bowl as a Super Bowl Pre-Game Event
Digital Staredown Games
Modern Human Habits Inspired TWIX's Second Screen Staredown
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
QSR-Based Golf Capsules
Taco Bell x Bad Birdie Launch a Limited-Edition Merch Collection
QSR In-App Football Games
Wendy’s and FOX Big Noon Launch the 'Tendy Toss' In-App Game
Inaugural Zero-Proof Awards
Bottle Raiders Has Established the Inaugural Zero Proof Choice Awards
Football Season Avocado Campaigns
Avocados From Mexico and Rob Riggle Partnered for a New Campaign
Snapchat Super Bowl Filters
The NFL x Snapchat Creator Program Debuts Ahead of the Big Game
Larger-Than-Life Sports Campaigns
Smirnoff Launches The Longest Tailgate for the Super Bowl
Basketball-Themed Beverage Campaigns
Athletic Brewing Company Debuts 'From Tip-Off to Title'
Uneventful Big Game Ads
The Angel Soft Super Bowl Ad is Made to Be Missed for a Bathroom Break
Co-Branded Game Tournaments
Fortnite Announced the 'Stranger Things Cup' with Netflix
Football-Themed Sour Candies
Sour Patch Kids MVP Top Picks Mix Combines Multiple Products
Wintery Sports Candy Collections
The Amos Sweets Olympic Candies Come in Four Varieties
Award-Winning Educational Toy Brands
Learning Resources Earns 2026 Preschool Toy of the Year Award
Soccer-Themed Confection Packaging
Ferrara Honors the U.S. Soccer Federation with New Packaging
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
Playful Hockey Campaigns
Beard in a Box Campaign Lets Hockey Fans Join the Playoff Beard Tradition
Football-Shaped Flasks
The Jameson Football Flask Holds a 750mL bottle of Jameson Whiskey
Fandom Measurement Devices
JELL-O's JELL-OMETER Quantifiably Measures Fan Intensity
Athlete-Backed Beverage Campaigns
PepsiCo and NFL Players Debut 'Tailgate Crashers'
Sports-Themed Grooming Tools
Gillette and the NFL Launch GilletteLabs Official NFL Licensed Razors
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
Buildable Sports Icons
The Lego World Cup Trophy Arrives as a Detailed Brick Replica
Joyful Sport Campaigns
Dove's Super Bowl Ad, The Game Is Ours, Celebrates Girls' Confidence
Luxury Sports Timepieces
Breitling Unveils the Super Chronomat B01 44 NFL Teams Capsule Collection
Playful Bagel Shop Campaigns
Bronco Breakfast Bagels Launches Operation Jimmy Dean
Album-Honoring Merch Collections
Tyler, the Creator Launches Merch to Celebrate Cherry Bomb
Nostalgic Brand Ambassador Revivals
Dos Equis Reintroduces the Most Interesting Man in the World
Legendary Baseball Player T-Shirts
HOMAGE Commemorates Mickey Mantle with a Legendary Tee
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
Heritage Countryside Sportswear
PAL Sporting Goods FW25 Honors British Sporting Through Modernity
Community-Powered Social Media Competitions
Palmstreet Has Introduced the Palmie's Choice Awards
Football Athlete-Headed Footwear Campaigns
HEYDUDE and Travis Hunter Launch Unlike Anything
Retailer-Branded Rewards Merch Ranges
My Sheetz Rewards Program Debuted New Merch
Icon-Approved Hot Sauce Ads
Paris Hilton x Frank’s RedHot Bring the Heat to Game Day
Immersive Floral Tributes
ESPN Honors the 2025 NBA Finals with Mr. Flower Fantastic
Gamer-Focused QSR Devices
McDonald’s Türkiye's ‘Archie' is Part of the Pro Gamer Menu
Basketball-Inspired Undergarments
Tommy John’s Tournament Collection is Trusted by NBA Stars
Creativity-Celebrating Social Media Awards
The Instagram Rings Award Honors Exemplary Creators
Football-Themed Donut Collections
The Krispy Kreme Championship Dozen is Arriving for Game Day
Head-Shaped Plunge Pools
The Patrick Plunge by Coors Light Shares an Unforgettable Ice Bath
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
Private Label Sports Apparel
The New Champs Sports Gear Spring/Summer Range Has Over 100 Pieces
Football-Centric Hero Campaigns
Under Armour's 'We Are Football' Campaign Has a Star-Studded Cast
Irish Holiday-Themed Sportswear
Umbro Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with the 17-3 Capsule
Branded Motorsport Events
BRUNT Workwear Sponsors the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series
Football-Themed Drink Carriers
The Stanley 1913 x Arsenal Collection Features Four Pieces
Second-Screen Watch Parties
The E.L.F. TIME Show Was Made to Run Parallel to the Big Game
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
Auto-Inspired Online Marketplaces
Goodyear's The Vault is Sure to Excite Auto Enthusiasts
Football-Themed Beverage Collaborations
Igloo and NFL Debut Team-Branded Coolers and Drinkware
Post-Race Eatery Pop-Ups
The Jacket Patch by Gymshark Treated Athletes to Food & Celebration
Horror-Inspired Sports Campaigns
Nike Presents the Scary Good Campaign with Satire Themes
Collectible Baseball Figurines
Ghostwrite x MLB Game Face Taps into the Blind Box Craze
Sweat-Reducing Advisers
The Old Spice Guy Supported Big Game Fans with the No Sweat Predictor
Chocolatey Flavored Football Morsels
NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE's New Treat Appeals to Sports & Baking Fans
Community-Driven Taco Competitions
TacoTuesday.com is Running the Golden Taco Awards
Mom-Honoring Fundraising Campaigns
Colossal Has Launched Its 2026 Super Mom Competition
Collegiate Athlete-Supporting Brands
C4 Energy Signs 128 Collegiate Basketball Players
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
Fan-Centered Soccer Sweepstakes
Modelo Launches ‘Grita Gol’ Sweepstakes
Celeb-Packed Humorous Beer Campaigns
Bud Light's Keg Commercial is Airing for Super Bowl LX
Imited-Edition Football-Themed Packaging
Two Robbers Spirits Co. Taps He Philadelphia Eagles
Hot Dog-Themed Baseball Fan Merch
Schneiders Launched Merch in Honor of Canadian Baseball Fans
Football-Themed Snack Chips
The Kroger Brand Champion Chip Collection is Ready for Football Season
Soccer-Focused Official Snack Campaigns
Lay’s Ran the Lay’s Fan of the Match Opportunity
Youth Athlete-Celebrating Initiatives
Gatorade Pays Homage to Two Exceptional High School Athletes
Award-Winning Gouda Cheeses
Marieke Gouda Receives Six Medals at the World Championship
NFL Boardgame Iterations
Hasbro Guess Who NFL Edition Brings Real Players to the Classic Game
Sports Memorabilia Authentication Technologies
Genuine Joins Bo Jackson for His Charity Event
Limited-Edition Foosball Tables
Afternoon Light Joins Hebru Brantlet and RS Barcelona on a Design
Sports Fan-Focused Loyalty Currencies
Pointsville and Fanatics Debut FanCash
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"
Collectible Sports Canvases
UFC Collectibles Offers Limited-Edition, Hand-Cut Canvases
Sporty Mexican Cuisine Promotions
The California Tortilla CalTort Games Celebrate the Olympics
Football Challenge Campaigns
Coca-Cola Beat the Icon Fantasy Premier League Lets Fans Face Stars
Glow-in-the-Dark Football Events
The Toyota Glow Up Classic Event Featured NFL Stars
Football-Themed Snack Chips
These McCoy’s Crisps Come in Two NFL-Inspired Options
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
Global Destination Awards
Air Canada Vacations Launches the 'Travellers’ Top Picks Awards'
Cheeky Prom-Inspired Contests
Duck Brand Hosts Its Annual Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest
Charitable Football-Themed Cereals
Wegmans Josh Allen MVP Puffs Support Children in Need
Award-Winning Service-Oriented Brands
UniFirst Corporation Receives Multiple Awards
Commemorative Snow Pints
Philadelphia Eagles & The Realest Offer Unique Football Memorabilia
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
Humorous Losers-Focused Campaigns
Miller Lite Introduces the League Losers Billboards
Collaboration Soccer-Celebrating Tumblers
These Stanley 1913 Cups Celebrate Football
Large-Scale Livestream Giveaways
The Big Reward by Fetch Created Second-Screen Engagement for Fans
Congratulatory Athlete Hotlines
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Trophy-Inspired Puzzle Bricks
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