We want to thank
our logo sponsor
Athletic Awards.

Once the Morris Trophy (the award) was created, Traci Morris found herself with the task of creating a suitable trophy for the award. Traci sat down with Monte Holmes from Athletic Awards and communicated her vision, a brass linemen set into a clear epoxy football. After several attempts ending in shattered molds, he suggested the graphic be set into an epoxy marker with the clear football. Joe Sanford, Traci’s husband at the time and UW football player, created the graphics himself (still used in the trophy). The result was a classy, timeless trophy design that is an honor to receive and to award.

Selection Process

Winners of the Morris Trophy are selected by receiving the highest number of votes from opposing players.

Trophy Design

Joe Sanford, Traci’s husband at the time and UW football player, created the graphics himself (still used in the trophy).

History of The Morris Trophy

The idea for the award came from Traci Morris Drake. In the late ’70s she was married to University of Washington offensive tackle...

The Board

Our board members are carefully selected based on their professional experience and other related criteria. See the minds behind this whole operation.