NOTES:
- An asterisk (*) indicates recipient did not play for tournament champion.
- Goaltender of the Year known as Best Goaltender from 2004-05 to 2012-13.
- Student-Athlete of the Year known as Scholar-Athlete of the Year prior to 2021-22.
- When the conference reformed in 2021 it did not restore all the awards from the original incarnation of the CCHA. Multiple awards were dropped.
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- Player of the Year
- Rookie of the Year
- Coach of the Year
- Most Valuable Player in Tournament
- Forward of the Year
- Defenseman of the Year
- Best Defensive Forward
- Best Offensive Defenseman
- Best Defensive Defenseman
- Goaltender of the Year
- Terry Flanagan Memorial Award
- Ilitch Humanitarian Award
- Perani Cup Champion
- Student-Athlete of the Year
Player of the Year
| SEASON | RECIPIENT(S) |
|---|---|
| 1976-77 | Mike Liut, G, Bowling Green |
| 1977-78 | John Markell, F, Bowling Green & Don Waddell, D, Northern Michigan |
| 1978-79 | Ken Morrow, D, Bowling Green |
| 1979-80 | Steve Weeks, G, Northern Michigan |
| 1980-81 | Jeff Pyle, F, Northern Michigan |
| 1981-82 | George McPhee, F, Bowling Green |
| 1982-83 | Brian Hills, F, Bowling Green |
| 1983-84 | Paul Pooley, F, Ohio State |
| 1984-85 | Ray Staszak, F, Illinois-Chicago |
| 1985-86 | Dan Dorion, F, Western Michigan |
| 1986-87 | Wayne Gagne, D, Western Michigan |
| 1987-88 | Mark Vermette, F, Lake Superior |
| 1988-89 | Bruce Hoffort, G, Lake Superior |
| 1989-90 | Kip Miller, F, Michigan State |
| 1990-91 | Jim Dowd, F, Lake Superior |
| 1991-92 | Dwayne Norris, F, Michigan State |
| 1992-93 | Brian Savage, F, Miami |
| 1993-94 | David Oliver, F, Michigan |
| 1994-95 | Brian Holzinger, F, Bowling Green |
| 1995-96 | Brendan Morrison, F, Michigan |
| 1996-97 | Brendan Morrison, F, Michigan |
| 1997-98 | Chad Alban, G, Michigan State |
| 1998-99 | Mike York, F, Michigan State |
| 1999-00 | Shawn Horcoff, F, Michigan State |
| 2000-01 | Ryan Miller, G, Michigan State |
| 2001-02 | Ryan Miller, G, Michigan State |
| 2002-03 | Chris Kunitz, F, Ferris State |
| 2003-04 | Derek Edwardson, F, Miami |
| 2004-05 | Tuomas Tarkki, G, Northern Michigan |
| 2005-06 | Scott Parse, F, Nebraska-Omaha |
| 2006-07 | David Brown, G, Notre Dame |
| 2007-08 | Kevin Porter, F, Michigan |
| 2008-09 | Chad Johnson, G, Alaska |
| 2009-10 | Cody Reichard, G, Miami |
| 2010-11 | Andy Miele, F, Miami |
| 2011-12 | Torey Krug, D, Michigan State |
| 2012-13 | Austin Czarnik, F, Miami |
| 2021-22 | Dryden McKay, G, Minnesota State |
| 2022-23 | Blake Pietila, G, Michigan Tech |
| 2023-24 | Sam Morton, F, Minnesota State |
| 2024-25 | Alex Tracy, G, Minnesota State |
Rookie of the Year
| SEASON | RECIPIENT(S) |
|---|---|
| 1978-79 | George McPhee, F, Bowling Green |
| 1979-80 | Steve Mulholland, F, Lake Superior |
| 1980-81 | Jeff Poeschl, G, Northern Michigan & Paul Pooley, F, Ohio State |
| 1981-82 | Jon Elliot, G, Michigan |
| 1982-83 | Chris Seychel, F, Michigan |
| 1983-84 | Gary Emmons, F, Northern Michigan & Bill Shibicky, F, Michigan State |
| 1984-85 | Paul Ysebaert, F, Bowling Green |
| 1985-86 | Joe Murphy, F, Michigan State |
| 1986-87 | Nelson Emerson, F, Bowling Green |
| 1987-88 | John DePourcq, F, Ferris State |
| 1988-89 | Rod Brind'Amour, F, Michigan State |
| 1989-90 | David Roberts, F, Michigan |
| 1990-91 | Brian Wiseman, F, Michigan |
| 1991-92 | Brian Loney, F, Ohio State |
| 1992-93 | Chris Brooks, F, Western Michigan |
| 1993-94 | Brendan Morrison, F, Michigan |
| 1994-95 | Marty Turco, G, Michigan |
| 1995-96 | Marc Magliarditi, G, Western Michigan |
| 1996-97 | Daryl Andrews, D, Western Michigan |
| 1997-98 | Mark Eaton, D, Notre Dame |
| 1998-99 | Mike Comrie, F, Michigan |
| 1999-00 | Chris Gobert, F, Northern Michigan |
| 2000-01 | R.J. Umberger, F, Ohio State |
| 2001-02 | Pat Dwyer, F, Western Michigan |
| 2002-03 | Jeff Tambellini, F, Michigan |
| 2003-04 | T.J. Hensick, F, Michigan |
| 2004-05 | Bill Thomas, F, Nebraska-Omaha |
| 2005-06 | Jeff Lerg, G, Michigan State |
| 2006-07 | Mark Letestu, F, Western Michigan |
| 2007-08 | Max Pacioretty, F, Michigan |
| 2008-09 | David Wohlberg, F, Michigan |
| 2009-10 | Andy Taranto, F, Alaska |
| 2010-11 | T.J. Tynan, F, Notre Dame |
| 2011-12 | Alex Guptill, F, Michigan |
| 2012-13 | Riley Barber, F, Miami |
| 2021-22 | Bradley Marek, F, Ferris State |
| 2022-23 | Kyle Kukkone, F, Michigan Tech |
| 2023-24 | Isaac Gordon, F, Michigan Tech |
| 2024-25 | Elias Jansson, F, Michigan Tech |
Coach of the Year
| SEASON | RECIPIENT(S) |
|---|---|
| 1975-76 | Ron Mason, Bowling Green |
| 1976-77 | Bill Selman, St. Louis |
| 1977-78 | Ron Mason, Bowling Green |
| 1978-79 | Ron Mason, Bowling Green |
| 1979-80 | Rick Comley, Northern Michigan |
| 1980-81 | Rick Comley, Northern Michigan |
| 1981-82 | Jerry York, Bowling Green |
| 1982-83 | Jerry Welsh, Ohio State |
| 1983-84 | Bill Wilkinson, Western Michigan |
| 1984-85 | Ron Mason, Michigan State |
| 1985-86 | Bill Wilkinson, Western Michigan |
| 1986-87 | Val Belmonte, Illinois-Chicago |
| 1987-88 | Frank Anzalone, Lake Superior |
| 1988-89 | Ron Mason, Michigan State |
| 1989-90 | Ron Mason, Michigan State |
| 1990-91 | Jeff Jackson, Lake Superior |
| 1991-92 | George Gwozdecky, Miami |
| 1992-93 | George Gwozdecky, Miami |
| 1993-94 | Gordon Berenson, Michigan |
| 1994-95 | Buddy Powers, Bowling Green |
| 1995-96 | Bill Wilkinson, Western Michigan |
| 1996-97 | Mark Mazzoleni, Miami |
| 1997-98 | John Markell, Ohio State |
| 1998-99 | Ron Mason, Michigan State |
| 1999-00 | Scott Borek, Lake Superior |
| 2000-01 | Enrico Blasi, Miami |
| 2001-02 | Guy Gadowsky, Alaska-Fairbanks |
| 2002-03 | Bob Daniels, Ferris State |
| 2003-04 | Enrico Blasi, Miami |
| 2004-05 | Mike Kemp, Nebraska-Omaha |
| 2005-06 | Enrico Blasi, Miami |
| 2006-07 | Jeff Jackson, Notre Dame |
| 2007-08 | Gordon Berenson, Michigan |
| 2008-09 | Dallas Ferguson, Alaska |
| 2009-10 | Enrico Blasi, Miami |
| 2010-11 | Jeff Jackson, Notre Dame |
| 2011-12 | Bob Daniels, Ferris State |
| 2012-13 | Enrico Blasi, Miami |
| 2021-22 | Mike Hastings, Minnesota State |
| 2022-23 | Joe Shawhan, Michigan Tech |
| 2023-24 | Tom Serratore, Bemidji State |
| 2024-25 | Luke Strand, Minnesota State |
Most Valuable Player in Tournament
| YEAR | RECIPIENT(S) |
|---|---|
| 1972 | Bill McKenzie, G, Ohio State |
| 1982 | Ron Scott, G, Michigan State |
| 1983 | Mike David, G, Bowling Green * |
| 1984 | Glenn Healy, G, Western Michigan * |
| 1985 | Norm Foster, G, Michigan State |
| 1986 | Bill Horn, G, Western Michigan |
| 1987 | Bobby Reynolds, F, Michigan State |
| 1988 | Paul Connell, G, Bowling Green |
| 1989 | Jason Muzzatti, G, Michigan State |
| 1990 | Peter White, F, Michigan State |
| 1991 | Clayton Beddoes, F, Lake Superior |
| 1992 | Darrin Madeley, G, Lake Superior |
| 1993 | Blaine Lacher, G, Lake Superior |
| 1994 | Mike Stone, F, Michigan |
| 1995 | Wayne Strachan, F, Lake Superior |
| 1996 | John Madden, F, Michigan |
| 1997 | Brendan Morrison, F, Michigan |
| 1998 | Mike York, F, Michigan State |
| 1999 | Mark Kosick, F, Michigan |
| 2000 | Ryan Miller, G, Michigan State |
| 2001 | Ryan Miller, G, Michigan State |
| 2002 | Mike Cammalleri, F, Michigan |
| 2003 | Jed Ortmeyer, F, Michigan |
| 2004 | Paul Caponigri, F, Ohio State |
| 2005 | Jeff Tambellini, F, Michigan |
| 2006 | Jeff Lerg, G, Michigan State |
| 2007 | David Brown, G, Notre Dame |
| 2008 | Tim Miller, F, Michigan |
| 2009 | Jordan Pearce, G, Notre Dame |
| 2010 | Shawn Hunwick, G, Michigan |
| 2011 | Andy Miele, F, Miami |
| 2012 | Frank Slubowski, G, Western Michigan |
| 2013 | T.J. Tynan, F, Notre Dame |
| 2025 | Evan Murr, D, Minnesota State |
Forward of the Year
| SEASON | RECIPIENT(S) |
|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Nathan Smith, Minnesota State |
| 2022-23 | David Silye, Minnesota State |
| 2023-24 | Sam Morton, Minnesota State |
| 2024-25 | Rhett Pitlick, Minnesota State |
Defenseman of the Year
| SEASON | RECIPIENT(S) |
|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Jake Livingstone, Minnesota State |
| 2022-23 | Jake Livingstone, Minnesota State |
| 2023-24 | Kyle Looft, Bemidji State |
| 2024-25 | Evan Murr, Minnesota State |
Best Defensive Forward
| SEASON | RECIPIENT(S) |
|---|---|
| 1989-90 | Pete Stauber, Lake Superior |
| 1990-91 | Jeff Napierala, Lake Superior |
| 1991-92 | Pat Ferschweiler, Western Michigan |
| 1992-93 | Chris Bergeron, Miami |
| 1993-94 | Mike Stone, Michigan |
| 1994-95 | Wayne Strachan, Lake Superior |
| 1995-96 | Bates Battaglia, Lake Superior |
| 1996-97 | John Madden, Michigan |
| 1997-98 | Terry Marchant, Lake Superior |
| 1998-99 | Mike York, Michigan State |
| 1999-00 | Shawn Horcoff, Michigan State |
| 2000-01 | John Nail, Michigan State |
| 2001-02 | Bobby Andrews, Alaska-Fairbanks |
| 2002-03 | Jed Ortmeyer, Michigan |
| 2003-04 | Dwight Helminen, Michigan |
| 2004-05 | Eric Nystrom, Michigan |
| 2005-06 | Drew Miller, Michigan State |
| 2006-07 | Nathan Davis, Miami |
| 2007-08 | Justin Abdelkader, Michigan State |
| 2008-09 | Tim Miller, Michigan |
| 2009-10 | Tommy Wingels, Miami |
| 2010-11 | Carl Hagelin, Michigan |
| 2011-12 | Luke Glendening, Michigan |
| 2012-13 | Dane Walters, Western Michigan |
| 2023-24 | Jackson Jutting, Bemidji State & Connor Milburn, Lake Superior |
| 2024-25 | Jackson Jutting, Bemidji State |
Best Offensive Defenseman
| SEASON | RECIPIENT(S) |
|---|---|
| 1989-90 | Rob Blake, Bowling Green |
| 1990-91 | Jason Woolley, Michigan State |
| 1991-92 | Mark Astley, Lake Superior |
| 1992-93 | Joe Cook, Miami |
| 1993-94 | John Gruden, Ferris State |
| 1994-95 | Kelly Perrault, Bowling Green |
| 1995-96 | Keith Aldridge, Lake Superior |
| 1996-97 | Andy Roach, Ferris State |
| 1997-98 | Dan Boyle, Miami |
| 1998-99 | Mike Jones, Bowling Green |
| 1999-00 | Jeff Jillson, Michigan |
| 2000-01 | Greg Zanon, Nebraska-Omaha |
| 2001-02 | John-Michael Liles, Michigan State |
| 2002-03 | John-Michael Liles, Michigan State |
| 2003-04 | A.J. Thelen, Michigan State |
| 2004-05 | Andy Greene, Miami |
| 2005-06 | Andy Greene, Miami |
| 2006-07 | Jack Johnson, Michigan |
| 2007-08 | Tyler Eckford, Alaska |
| 2008-09 | Erik Gustafsson, Northern Michigan |
| 2009-10 | Erik Gustafsson, Northern Michigan |
| 2010-11 | Torey Krug, Michigan State |
| 2011-12 | Torey Krug, Michigan State |
| 2012-13 | Jacob Trouba, Michigan |
Best Defensive Defenseman
| SEASON | RECIPIENT(S) |
|---|---|
| 1989-90 | Dan Keczmer, Lake Superior |
| 1990-91 | Karl Johnston, Lake Superior |
| 1991-92 | Joby Messier, Michigan State |
| 1992-93 | Bob Marshall, Miami |
| 1993-94 | Brent Brekke, Western Michigan |
| 1994-95 | Steven Halko, Michigan |
| 1995-96 | Mike Matteucci, Lake Superior |
| 1996-97 | Tyler Harlton, Michigan State |
| 1997-98 | Tyler Harlton, Michigan State |
| 1998-99 | Mike Weaver, Michigan State |
| 1999-00 | Mike Weaver, Michigan State |
| 2000-01 | Andrew Hutchinson, Michigan State |
| 2001-02 | Mike Komisarek, Michigan |
| 2002-03 | Brad Fast, Michigan State |
| 2003-04 | Doug Andress, Ohio State |
| 2004-05 | Nathan Oystrick, Northern Michigan |
| 2005-06 | Andy Greene, Miami |
| 2006-07 | Matt Hunwick, Michigan |
| 2007-08 | Alec Martinez, Miami |
| 2008-09 | Kyle Lawson, Notre Dame |
| 2009-10 | Will Weber, Miami |
| 2010-11 | Sean Lorenz, Notre Dame |
| 2011-12 | Dan DeKeyser, Western Michigan |
| 2012-13 | Dan DeKeyser, Western Michigan |
| 2023-24 | Kyle Looft, Bemidji State |
| 2024-25 | Chase Pietila, Michigan Tech |
Goaltender of the Year
| SEASON | RECIPIENT(S) |
|---|---|
| 2000-01 | Ryan Miller, Michigan State |
| 2001-02 | Ryan Miller, Michigan State |
| 2002-03 | Mike Betz, Ohio State |
| 2003-04 | Dominic Vicari, Michigan State |
| 2004-05 | Tuomas Tarkki, Northern Michigan |
| 2005-06 | Charlie Effinger, Miami |
| 2006-07 | David Brown, Notre Dame |
| 2007-08 | Jeff Zatkoff, Miami |
| 2008-09 | Chad Johnson, Alaska |
| 2009-10 | Cody Reichard, Miami |
| 2010-11 | Shawn Hunwick, Michigan |
| 2011-12 | Connor Knapp, Miami |
| 2012-13 | Brady Hjelle, Ohio State |
| 2021-22 | Dryden McKay, Minnesota State |
| 2022-23 | Blake Pietila, Michigan Tech |
| 2023-24 | Mattias Sholl, Bemidji State |
| 2024-25 | Alex Tracy, Minnesota State |
Terry Flanagan Memorial Award
| SEASON | RECIPIENT(S) |
|---|---|
| 1992-93 | Wes McCauley, D, Michigan State |
| 1993-94 | Craig Lisko, G, Ferris State |
| 1994-95 | Charles Thuss, G, Miami |
| 1995-96 | Jon Gaskins, D, Michigan State |
| 1996-97 | Steve Noble, F, Notre Dame |
| 1997-98 | Bryan Adams, F, Michigan State |
| 1998-99 | Ernie Hartlieb, F, Miami |
| 1999-00 | Sean Peach, D, Michigan |
| 2000-01 | Doug Schueller, D, Bowling Green |
| 2001-02 | Scott Titus, D, Ohio State |
| 2002-03 | Brian Maloney, F, Michigan State |
| 2003-04 | Aaron Voros, F, Alaska-Fairbanks |
| 2004-05 | Jordan Sigalet, G, Bowling Green |
| 2005-06 | Steve McJannet, F, Lake Superior |
| 2006-07 | Tom Fritsche, F, Ohio State |
| 2007-08 | Dan VeNard, D, Notre Dame |
| 2008-09 | Erik Condra, F, Notre Dame |
| 2009-10 | Aaron Lewicki, F, Ferris State |
| 2010-11 | Kevin Petovello, F, Alaska |
| 2011-12 | Domenic Monardo, F, Lake Superior |
| 2012-13 | Joe Rogers, G, Notre Dame |
Ilitch Humanitarian Award
| SEASON | RECIPIENT(S) |
|---|---|
| 2000-01 | Jason Cupp, F, Nebraska-Omaha |
| 2001-02 | Kevin O'Malley, G, Michigan |
| 2002-03 | Mike Betz, G, Ohio State |
| 2003-04 | Neil Komadoski, D, Notre Dame |
| 2004-05 | Bo Cheesman, F, Lake Superior |
| 2005-06 | Drew Miller, F, Michigan State |
| 2006-07 | Tim Cook, D, Michigan |
| 2007-08 | Justin Abdelkader, F, Michigan State |
| 2008-09 | Jeff Lerg, G, Michigan State & Jerad Kaufmann, G, Nebraska-Omaha |
| 2009-10 | Dion Knelsen, F, Alaska |
| 2010-11 | Trevor Nill, F, Michigan State |
| 2011-12 | Cody Reichard, G, Miami |
| 2012-13 | Brett Beebe, F, Western Michigan & Kaare Odegard, D, Alaska |
Perani Cup Champion
| SEASON | RECIPIENT(S) |
|---|---|
| 2002-03 | Mike Brown, G, Ferris State |
| 2003-04 | Craig Kowalski, G, Northern Michigan |
| 2004-05 | Jordan Sigalet, G, Bowling Green |
| 2005-06 | Jeff Jakaitis, G, Lake Superior |
| 2006-07 | Jeff Lerg, G, Michigan State |
| 2007-08 | Kevin Porter, F, Michigan |
| 2008-09 | Chad Johnson, G, Alaska |
| 2009-10 | Drew Palmisano, G, Michigan State |
| 2010-11 | Andy Miele, F, Miami |
| 2011-12 | Reilly Smith, F, Miami |
| 2012-13 | Brady Hjelle, G, Ohio State |
Student-Athlete of the Year
| SEASON | RECIPIENT(S) |
|---|---|
| 2004-05 | Cory McLean, F, Notre Dame |
| 2005-06 | Michael Eickman, D, Nebraska-Omaha |
| 2006-07 | Michael Eickman, D, Nebraska-Omaha |
| 2007-08 | Jeff Lerg, G, Michigan State |
| 2008-09 | Jordan Pearce, G, Notre Dame |
| 2009-10 | Dion Knelsen, F, Alaska |
| 2010-11 | Carter Camper, F, Miami |
| 2011-12 | Chad Billins, D, Ferris State |
| 2012-13 | Adam Henderson, F, Alaska |
| 2021-22 | Ben Newhouse, D, Northern Michigan |
| 2022-23 | Brendan Furry, F, Minnesota State |
| 2023-24 | Blake Pietila, G, Michigan Tech |
| 2024-25 | Alex Tracy, G, Minnesota State |