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The Gold Medal Founded: 1958 The Gold Medal, the highest individual award bestowed by The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, recognizes an outstanding American who has contributed significantly…	The Distinguished American Award Established: 1966 Awarded on special occasions when an outstanding candidate emerges, the Distinguished American Award is recognized as one of The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame's most…
The MacArthur Bowl Founded: 1959 Since 1959, the MacArthur Bowl has been presented by The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame. It is annually awarded by The National Football Foundation to the outstanding college…	Outstanding Contribution to Amateur Football Award This annual award is intended to provide national recognition to an individual whose efforts and activities in support of the Foundation and its goals have been local in nature. For this country is marked with…
The John L. Toner Award Founded: 1997 The John L. Toner Award, designed to honor and acknowledge outstanding athletics directors who have demonstrated superior administrative abilities especially in the area of college football, is…	The Chris Schenkel Award Founded: 1996 Every year, The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame presents an award to a sports broadcaster who has had a long and distinguished career broadcasting college football. The…
Outstanding Football Official Award Founded: 1984 The Outstanding Football Official Award honors a collegiate official who has shown superior abilities in officiating and has demonstrated sportsmanship, integrity and character in intercollegiate…	The Chapter Leadership Award The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame, Inc., is comprised of 119 chapters across the country. It is through these chapters that the members of this organization make a significant effort to…