Vince Lombardi Award

Vince Lombardi once said “The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have.” Forty-four years ago, the Rotary Club of Houston set out to honor Lombardi’s legacy of determination and discipline by establishing the Rotary Lombardi Award. Since 1970, the Award has been presented annually to the nation’s best Division I college football lineman (offense or defense) who, in addition to outstanding performance and ability, best exemplifies the discipline of Vince Lombardi. Since 1970, millions has been raised to help fund cancer research, public education and direct services to cancer patients.

Every year the four finalists come to Houston for this prestigious award. One of the highlights and most endearing events for the finalists are the visits with the Front Line Kids courageously fighting cancer at local hospitals.

Those who vote on the Award consist of all head coaches of NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision teams, all former winners and finalists of the Award, and selected members of the national sports media.

Our sponsors, volunteers and committees tout a profound connection to the Award. Involvement with the Award connects spirited college sports fans with supporters of the programs of cancer research, public education and direct services to cancer patients; which is in accordance to the wish of the Lombardi family.

We invite you to become part of the Rotary Lombardi Award family and join the planning committee for this prestigious event.

If you’re interested please email Brian.Carr@cancer.org to get more information.

Thank you,

Brian Carr

Chair, Rotary Lombardi Award

Rotary Club of Houston