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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Pregnant Man Thomas Beatie Nominated for Most Talked About Award
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Awarding Controversial Ads
American Apparel Dubbed Label of the Year
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Posthumous Honors
Heath Ledger Gets Chauvel Award
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Avant-Garde Hair Designs
Alex Moser Wins Austrian Hairdressing Award
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Competitive People Painting
World Bodypainting Asian Awards
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Sports Awards Fashion
ESPY Awards Celebrity Outfits
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Awards for Innovative Package Design
The 2008 Pentawards
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Fake Taxidermy Part IV
Blow-Up Moose Trophy
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Cardboard Taxidermy
PETA-Friendly Trophy Heads
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Wooden Taxidermy
Vlaemsch Plywood Trophies
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"Best Toilet" Awards
Nashville's Hermitage Hotel Wins 2008 Honor
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Lookout Design
Award Winning Wooden Lookout in Norway
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Felt Animal Trophies
Feltidermy
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Swiss Glacial Acrylic Animal Trophies
Plastidermy
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Award Winning Underwear
2008 Best Undies Awards
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Celebs Attempting Viral
Will Ferrell Offers Shark as Contest Prize
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Blooker Prize for Bloggers
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Funky Futuristic Eye Glasses
Opus Design Award Winners
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Turbodiesel Trophy Trucks
The 2008 VW Touareg Baja Racer
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Multi Million Dollar 'X Prize' For Automobile Industry
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Popsicles With Hidden Prizes
Frozen iPods
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Award-Winning PSAs
Animated Amnesty International "Signatures"
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Prized Poop
Vanillin Wins Ig Nobel Chem Prize
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Graffiti Wall Awards
Guerrilla PR for Bamboo
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Toys For Pigs
D2B Award Winning Design
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Trophy Tableware by Emiko Oki: Plates in Disguise
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Bizarre Science Awards
The Ig Nobel Prize Goes to Diet Coke Spermicide
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Trophy Ring
Knotch Up Your Score With This Anti-Engagement Ring
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Animal Bums for Your Wall
Trophy Hangers
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Military Chic Accessories
AMT 'Medal of Honor'
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Ceramic Briefcases
iF Award Winner by Stasinopoulos
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Viral Video Awards
The Short Film Festival Berlin
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High-Profile Art Awards
Turner Prize Nominees Announced
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Awarding Unauthorized Ads
Fake, Naughty JC Penney Ad Gets Cannes Award
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Prizes That Include Security Guards
24K Gold Plated Bicycles
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Platforms for Creative Discovery
Mango Fashion Awards 2008
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Gamer Survival Rewards
Supermandolini Medals for 'Console War' Veterans
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Scholarships for College Bloggers
$10,000 Award for Online Writing
2
Student Ad Contests
Commercial Pitch Offers $15,000 Prize
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Pulitzer Prizes for Bloggers
Online Journalism Officially Vetted
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Football-Themed Gummy Candies
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Olympics-Inspired Bourbon Cocktails
Taffer’s Browned Butter Bourbon Embraced Olympic Celebrations
Metallic Tinged Football Shoes
The Nike Tiempo Sneaker is Revived in Metallic Hues
Beer Insurance Policies
HeineCare by Heineken Protects UK Football Fans Against Spills
Elevated Collegiate Streetwear
October’s Very Own Debuts the 'Campus Collection'
Boldly Tonal Patient-Designed Sneakers
Nike Unveils the 2024 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection
Tear-Infused Whiskys
Fireball is Capturing the Tears of Sad Fans at Stadiums to Create Crierball
Beer-Proof Ponchos
Heineken's Pint-cho Protects Sports Fans from Spilled Beer
Football Replica Shirt Publications
Admiral Sports Launches 50 Years of the Replica Shirt
AI Beauty Pageants
The World AI Creator Awards is Hosting the Miss AI Competition
Candy Bowl Costumes
Reese's and Kit Kat Created the Trick-or-Treatable Costume
Reactive Fan-Based Football Campaigns
Coors Light Launched a New 'Coors Light Coors Light' Spot
Curated Pit-Crew-Inspired Jackets
Heineken Introduced a Custom Racing Jacket for F1 Fans
Anniversary Edition Hockey Cards
Tim Hortons Debuts an Anniversary Edition of Its Nhl® Hockey Card
Co-Branded Beer Apparel
thisisneverthat and Budweiser Partner on a New Apparel Collection
Social Movement Medals
The Openness Medal by Samsung Invites Gen Z to Share Challenges
Animated Football Games
Toy Story Funday Football Animates the Action Between NFL Teams
80s Football-Inspired Collections
Admiral Sports Introduces the Team Dressers Collection
Glitchy Beer Cans
Coors Light Created a Special-Edition Beer Can Based on a Viral Moment
Sports Fan Energy Shots
Stan the Fan 5-hour ENERGY Shares a Special Fan Fuel Flavor
Kiss-Activated Racing Trophies
The Lenovo Kiss Activated F1 Trophy Glows When Smooched
Video Game-Based Prize Packages
This KRAFT Mac & Cheese x Nintendo Collab Boasts Game Elements
Romantic Cowboy Beer Sets
Coors Banquet Celebrates Yellowstone's 5th Season with 'Proposal Pack'
High-Performance Underwear Collections
Tommy John Introduces the Medalist Collection
Football Mom Wine Ads
Barefoot Wine Embraces NFL Bandwagon Fans with The Barefoot Bandwagon Box
Quirky Athlete-Centric Mayo Campaigns
Hellmann's New 'Mayotivations Campaign' Features Will Levis
Drink-Shaped Gaming Devices
7-Eleven is Giving Fans the Chance to Win a Slurpee-Shaped Tetris Game
High-Performance Beauty Lines
Varsity Beauty Shares Products Made by Athletes for Athletes
Mysterious Sports Drink Flavors
The Gatorade Mystery Flavor is the First of its Kind
Football-Based Chocolate Bar Campaigns
SNICKERS Presents the 'SatisFORTUNES' for NFL Fans
Confetti-Filled Snacking Commercials
Frito-Lay Launches the Taste of Super Bowl Campaign
Supersized Delivery Sweepstakes
DoorDash's Big Game Ad Shares Stuff from All the Ads with a Winner
Chocolate-Themed Consoles
The Wonka Xbox Series X Console is a Special Treat for Gamers
College-Inspired Haircare Pop-Ups
Monday Haircare Hosted an Interactive Pink Truck
Football Match Weddings
Snickers' Own Goal Competition Awarded One Lucky Football-Loving Couple
Celebratory Sports Fan Games
ESPN Launched a Dedicated Island for its Fans in Fortnite Creative
Fan-Inspired QSR Gifts
Chipotle's All I Want Is Chipotle Collection Shares Three Iconic Items
Connected Beer Jerseys
Miller Lite's Running of the Beer Ads Turns Fans into Walking Billboards
Football-Inspired Kitchen Essentials
The NFL x Hedley & Bennett Collection Features Special Aprons
Interactive Beer Giveaways
Dos Equis and Drew Brees Offer Free Beers Tied to Football Strategies
NFL Athlete-Backed Avocado Campaigns
Avocados from Mexico Partners with Rob Gronkowski
Canadian Beer Train Debuts
The Coors Light Chill Train Brings Prizes to Toronto for the Big Game
Seasonal Collegiate Varsity Jackets
The New SuperDry Varsity Jackets Join the FW24 Roster
Taco-Themed Dorm Makeovers
Taco Bell's Tacommodation Initiative Restyled a Student Flat
Vegas-Inspired Dining Experiences
Tost by Tostitos is an Exclusive Super Bowl Pop-Up
Veteran-Honoring Razors
Gillette Honors Veterans with NFL Salute to Service Razor, Now at Walmart
Everyday Athlete Skincare
Rugby Olympian Ilona Maher Launched Medalist for Female Athletes
Rewarding Peanut Butter Cups
Reese’s Medals are Making Their Debut Ahead of the Paris Olympics
Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns
Sour Patch Kids is Challenging Fans to Choose "Cringe or Candy"
Talking Can Openers
Peyton Canning is a Limited-Edition Can Opener by Bush's Beans
Pop Culture Bars
Basic is Building a Sports Bar for Pop Culture Fans
Toaster Pastry Mascots
Pop-Tarts Debuted Three New Edible Mascots for the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl
Tailgate-Inspired RVs
Hellmann's Brings "Mayo-tivation" to Underdog Football Fans
Toaster Pastry Costumes
Pop-Tarts' Mascot Costume Turns Fans into the Brand Mascot for Halloween
Football Star Gummies
Trolli and Caleb Williams Debut the Caleb Williams Mix
Celebratory Race Fan Kits
The ExxonMobil Fandom Fuel Kit Celebrates Formula 1 Race Season
Branded Bathroom Guides
The Cashmere UltraLuxe Bathroom Guide Ranks Toronto Restaurant Restrooms
Edible Pastry Mascots
The 2023 Pop-Tarts Bowl Will Introduce the World's First Edible Mascot
Laughing Contract Sweeepstakes
The Laughin Cow is Offering $20,000 and a Year's Worth of Cheese
Heated Athletic Apparel Lines
ActionHeat Debuts Officially Licensed NFL Heated Apparel
Soccer-Inspired Hair Accessories
Systemarosa's New Hair Accessories Celebrate Female Fandom
AR Sports Drink Bottles
BODYARMOR's Limited-Edition Collectible Bottles Engage Sports Fans
Interactive Menu Games
Subway Launches the Super-Sized Sweeps for its MVP Rewards
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
Sporting Moment-Inspired Fall Fashion
Admiral Sporting Goods Presents its New Capsule for FW23
Cookie-Twisting Commercials
The OREO Super Bowl 2024 Spot Revisits Pivotal Moments in History
Time Capsule-Style Branding Campigns
Coors Light & Patrick Mahomes Present a Unique Project
Brightly Colored Party Cups
The Hefty Party Cups Feature Embellished Conversation Starters
Pink-Hued Macaroni Bowls
Malibu Mac and Cheese Blends Champagne with Three Cheeses
One-of-a-Kind Trophy Designs
The United Rugby Championship Partners with Matter to Debut The Array
Football-Inspired Ice Cream Holders
SNICKERS® & Rome Odunze Unveil SNICKERS Ice Cream Chiller
QSR Collaborative Game Ventures
KFC and The Legend of Zelda Join on the Recipe Run Project
Sports-Themed Wine Campaigns
Stella Rosa Wines Targets Female College Students with New Campaign
Football-Themed Pizza Promotions
Little Caesars & NFL Debut HOT-N-READY Giveaways & Getaways
Wish-Granting Beer Ads
The 2024 Bud Light Super Bowl Commercial Introduces the Bud Light Genie
NFL-Themed Jewelry Collaboration
BaubleBar and WEAR by Erin Andrews Announce Exclusive Collection
Unexpected Football-Centric Collaborations
UNDEFEATED Partners with Birmingham City Football Club
Sports-Themed Pet Products
The PetSmart Team USA Products Cheer on Athletes
Champion Tax Ads
H&R Block's Ads Claim All Users are Tax Champions
Football-Honoring Vibrant Jerseys
Lovers FC Launches a New Jameson Collection of Jerseys
Footballer-Backed NFC Bottles
Joe Montana and Gold Bar Debut a New Interactive Fan Experience
College-Football Fandom Campaigns
Fairfield by Marriott x Jesse Palmer Honor Football Fans
Football Singer Collections
Mitchell & Ness Unveils Exclusive Apparel Collaboration with USHER
Seasonal Gamer Ornaments
Hallmark Launches a Variety of Gamer-Approved Ornaments for the Holidays
Opulent Esports Tournament Trophies
Swarovski Worked on the 2023 FNCS Global Championship Trophy
Sports Fan Advent Calendars
The Countdown to Chill Calendar Aligns with College Basketball Season
Football-Themed Collaborative Fashion
Umbro and Percival Join on a New Sporty Collection
Heritage Varsity Jackets
FJackets Offers a Variety of Varsity Jackets for All
Athlete-Centric Bingo Campaigns
The 'Share Your Bingo Moment' Campaign Spotlights Olympic Legends
Anithero Collectible Boxes
CNC x Heineken Silver Releases The Best Bubs Box
Football-Inspired Menswear Collections
The BOSS x NFL 2024 Capsule is Chic and Ultra-Sporty
Toy-Inspired Sportscar Apparel
The Wrangler x Hot Wheels Collection Features Pieces for All Ages
Grand American Tours
Natural Light Beer Launches American EuroTrip Sweepstakes
Student-Focused Taco Kits
Taco Bell Launches the New 'S.O.S' Kit for College Students
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
Collectible Digital Jerseys
Manchester City's Unseen City Shirts Redesign Jerseys as NFTs for Fans
Magical Jelly Bean Products
The Jelly Belly Harry Potter Collection Has Four New Treats
Traditional Football-Themed Fashion
Mitre and Lack of Guidance Join Forces on a Collection
College-Inspired Card Games
The PO' UP! Card Game: College Edition is Nostalgic and Inclusive
Collaboration Football Beer Branding
The Carling Emirates FA Cup Can is Limited-Edition
Football Legend Condiment Cups
Auntie Anne’s is Now Selling Bijan Mustardson Dip Cups
Football-Themed Gummy Treats
HARIBO Unveiled its Limited Edition Football Mix Gummies
Finance-Sport Partnership Sweepstakes
Nerdwallet is Offering Prizes with Philadelphia Union
College Football Ad Campaigns
Aflac Partners with Nick Saban and Deion 'Coach Prime' Sanders
Honorary Toronto Capsules
OVO Unveils its 'Hometown Heroes Collection'
Festive Sweater Vests
Numskull Launched Novelty Fandom-Specific Sweater Vests
Veteran’s Day-Honoring Shirts
Untuckit’s Patriotic Shirt Supports Veterans and First Responders
Sporty Sympathy Cars
The Fireball Footbawl Cards Come with a Spicy Twist
Parent-Honoring Olympic Campaigns
Molson'a Campaign Honors the Parents of Team Canada Athletes
On-Field Makeover Stations
The Cheez-It Flexin' Section is a Unique Barbershop for Fans
Viral Political Campaign Accessories
The Viral Harris-Walz Camo Hat Appeals to Gen Z Voters
Game Day-Inspired Shots
Game On Shots Bottle the Fun of Stadium Snacks & Tailgating
Joint Technical Athletic Collection
2XU and Distinct Vision are Inspired by the Badwater 135
Themed Whiskey Decanters
Kollea Debuts Exclusive Casino and Sci-Fi Collections
Celebratory University Coffee Packaging
PJ's Coffee Tulane University Commemorative Can is Playful
Football-Themed Cereal Promotions
This Weetabix On-Pack Promo is Being Run with The FA in the UK
Americana Autumn Apparel
Coors Banquet and Brixton Debut a Merchandise Collection
Sports-Inspired Tequila Cocktails
The 1800 Tequila x San Francisco 49ers Celebrate the Super Bowl
Guacamole Tailgating Sweepstakes
WHOLLY GUACAMOLE Brand Launches Ultimate Tailgating Sweepstakes
Spooky Beer Challenges
For Halloween, Samuel Adams is Tapping into the Fear of an Empty Beer Glass
Collegiate Sim Racing Events
Williams Esports Hosts the Student Racing League Tournament Series
Cheeky Chicken Wings Promotions
Tgi Fridays® Offers a Unique Consolation Prize
Unique Crossword Events
The New York Times Games Celebrates the Anniversary of the Mini Crossword
Rustic Award-Winning Bourbon Sets
Yellowstone Bourbon Introduced its 2024 Bourbon Giftpack
Nostalgic School Supplies
The Staples Pep Rally Collection Features 90s-Inspired Accessories
Charitable Esports Tournaments
The Brawlhalla World Championship Teams Up with Make-A-Wish Georgia
Football-Themed NFT Games
Crazy Crypto Football Combines Blockchain Technology and Sports Gaming
Sporty Party Punches
Beatbox Beverages' Partner Series Features a Legendary University Mascot
Branded College Football Series
Dr Pepper Unveils the Seventh Season Oof the Fansville Series
Heritage Month Sports Campaigns
ESPN's 'Somos' Campaign Celebrates Hispanic Sports Icons
Stadium-Based Gaming Facilities
Sheffield Wednesday's Owls Esports Gets a New Esports Arena
Temporary Retirement Sweepstakes
Coors Light is Helping Adults to Experience the Retiree Life
Collegiate Esports Ceremonies
Gen.G Partners with the Gaming Awards Ceremony 'The Scholars'
Monster-Detailed Custom Meal Boxes
McDonald's Brings Back the Boo Buckets for Halloween
Pricey Baseball Memorabilia Jerseys
Babe Ruth's Called Shot Jersey Auctioned at $24 Million
Footballer-Honoring Private Label Cereals
Hy-Vee Wheat Flakes are Honoring Jack Trice
Celebratory Football Season Chocolates
The See's Milk Peanut Butter Footballs are Limited-Edition
Alumni-Celebrating Club Initiatives
BGC Canada Introduces Its Inaugural Alumni Hall of Fame