The William V. Campbell Trophy (formerly known as the Draddy Trophy), presented by HealthSouth
Established: 1990

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Named in honor of William V. Campbell, the chairman of Intuit, former player and head coach at Columbia University and the 2004 recipient of the NFF’s Gold Medal, the trophy has become the most prestigious and desirable "academic" award in college football. The trophy, often referred to as the "Academic Heisman," recognizes an individual as the absolute best in the country for his academic success, football performance and exemplary community leadership.

Known as “The Coach of Silicon Valley,” Bill Campbell has become one of our country’s most influential business leaders, playing critical roles in the success of Apple, Google, Intuit and countless other high tech companies. The captain of the 1961 Columbia Ivy League championship team, he found his true calling after an unlikely career change at age 39 from football coach to advertising executive. His ability to recruit, develop, and manage talented executives – all lessons learned on the gridiron – have proven to be a critical component of his ability to inspire his business teams to the highest levels of success. Today, Campbell is driven by a heartfelt desire to give back, and he has quietly given away tens of millions of dollars to multiple charities while also finding an hour and half each autumn weekday to coach an eighth-grade boys and girls flag-football team near his home in Palo Alto, Calif.

Every year, the Awards Committee meets in late October and selects the winner. Currently, the winner of the award not only receives the stunning 24-inch, 25-pound trophy but also a $25,000 postgraduate scholarship.