NHL Alumni Gala Awards Dinner

NHL Alumni Awards Gala

Each year the NHL Alumni Association recognizes stars from the past and the present, and friends of our hockey family, for their outstanding contribution to hockey, both on and off the ice.

The NHL Alumni Awards Gala evening is a memorable annual occasion when the entire NHL family - teams, players, Alumni, NHLPA, league officials, sponsors and supporters - gather to honor our NHL Alumni Award recipients with the following categories:

NHL ALUMNI 'MAN OF THE YEAR'

The “NHL Alumni Man of the Year” goes to a former player who has applied the intangibles of perseverance, commitment and teamwork developed through the game into a successful post-career transition. This person is an ambassador for the game at all levels through his continued commitment in community and charitable causes.

PAST WINNERS:

2012 - Brad Park
2011 - Lanny McDonald
2010 - Guy Lafleur
2009 - Gordie Howe - "Mr. Hockey™"
2008 - Bobby Hull
2007 - Rod Gilbert
2006 - Johnny Bower
2004 - Al Arbour
2003 - Andy Bathgate
2002 - Jean Beliveau
2001 - Ted Lindsay

KEITH McCREARY '7TH MAN AWARD'

The NHL Alumni recognizes a member of the NHL family who has contributed behind the scenes for a significant period of time. This Award, on behalf of the NHL Alumni, gives praise to the individual that has been a consummate professional at his/her job every night, and has never been recognized for a job well done. This Award is named in honor and memory of Keith McCreary, Chairman of the NHL Alumni Association who passed away December 9, 2003.

PAST WINNERS:

2011 - Ron McLean
2010 - Dick Irvin
2009 - Scotty Morrison
2008 - Dr. Brian Shaw
2007 - Brian O'Neill
2006 - Jim Gregory
2004 - Norm Jewison
2003 - Joey Moss
2002 - John Ashbridge
2001 - Jack Fitzsimmons

ACE BAILEY 'AWARD OF COURAGE'

The NHL Alumni recognizes this year's recipient from the BayCrest Foundation who has shown exception courage and determination in life. This Award is named in honor and memory of Garnet 'Ace' Bailey, a former NHL'er who died in the September 11 tragedy.

PAST WINNERS:

2011 - Earl Cooke
2010 - Tariq Williams
2009 - Earle Connor