For more than 52 years, the Lombardi Award™ has honored the nation’s top college linemen while fueling the fight against cancer. Established by the Rotary Club of Houston in 1970, just weeks after Coach Vince Lombardi’s passing, the award celebrates athletes who exemplify his legacy of character, discipline, and excellence.

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In keeping with Marie Lombardi’s wishes, proceeds from the annual Lombardi Award Gala support vital cancer research, carrying forward Coach Lombardi’s enduring spirit of courage, perseverance, and determination, both on and off the field.