Honour Awards
| Athletes of the Year | |||
| Year | Recipient | School | Sport |
| 2024-25 | Favour Okpali | Western | Track & Field |
| Taylor Elgersma* | Wilfrid Laurier | Football | |
| 2023-24 | Sara Rohr | Brock | Volleyball |
| Max Davies | Guelph | Cross Country / Track & Field | |
| 2022-23 | Sarah Gates | McMaster | Basketball |
| Gabe Mastromatteo | Toronto | Swimming | |
| 2021-22 | Sophie De Goede* | Queen's | Rugby / Basketball |
| Sadie-Jane Hickson | Guelph | Cross Country / Track & Field | |
| Tre Ford* | Waterloo | Football / Track & Field | |
| Lloyd Pandi | Carleton | Basketball | |
| 2020-21 | No Competition (COVID-19) | ||
| 2019-20 | Lucia Stafford | Toronto | Cross Country / Track & Field |
| David Thomson | Toronto | Hockey | |
| 2018-19 | Theanna Vernon | Ryerson | Volleyball |
| Kadre Gray | Laurentian | Basketball | |
| Jace Kotsopoulos | Guelph | Soccer | |
| 2017-18 | Kylie Masse | Toronto | Swimming |
| Kadre Gray* | Laurentian | Basketball | |
| 2016-17 | Claire Sumner | Queen's | Cross Country |
| Jonathan Lao | York | Soccer | |
| 2015-16 | Kylie Masse | Toronto | Swimming |
| Stephen Maar | McMaster | Volleyball | |
| 2014-15 | Korissa Williams | Windsor | Basketball |
| Ross Proudfoot | Guelph | Cross Country / Track & Field | |
| 2013-14 | Khamica Bingham | York | Track & Field |
| Philip Scrubb | Carleton | Basketball | |
| 2012-13 | Britt Benn | Guelph | Rugby |
| Kyle Quinlan* | McMaster | Football | |
| 2011-12 | Jacey Murphy | Guelph | Rugby |
| Kyle Quinlan* | McMaster | Football | |
| 2010-11 | Jessica Clemencon* | Windsor | Basketball |
| Tyson Hinz | Carleton | Basketball | |
| 2009-10 | Liz Knox | Wilfrid Laurier | Hockey |
| Michael Faulds | Western | Football | |
| 2008-09 | Lindsay Carson | Guelph | Cross Country / Track & Field |
| Francesco Bruno | York | Soccer | |
| 2007-08 | Lindsay DeGroot | McMaster | Basketball |
| Aaron Doornekamp | Carleton | Basketball | |
| 2006-07 | Eilish McConville | Queen's | Soccer |
| Daryl Stephenson | Windsor | Football | |
| 2005-06 | Kate Allgood | Brock | Hockey |
| Osvaldo Jeanty* | Carleton | Basketball | |
| 2004-05 | Cindy Eadie | Wilfrid Laurier | Hockey |
| Jesse Lumsden* | McMaster | Football | |
| 2003-04 | Alison Goodman | Wilfrid Laurier | Soccer / Hockey |
| Rob Smart | Carleton | Basketball | |
| 2002-03 | Tara Hedican | Guelph | Wrestling |
| Ryan McKenzie* | Windsor | Cross Country / Track & Field | |
| 2001-02 | Liz Warden* | Toronto | Swimming |
| Ben Chapdelaine | McMaster | Football | |
| 2000-01 | Jennifer Rawson | Toronto | Hockey |
| Kojo Aidoo* | McMaster | Football | |
| 1999-00 | Janet Cook | McMaster | Swimming |
| Michael Potts* | Western | Soccer | |
| 1998-99 | Lamide Oyewumi | Toronto | Track & Field |
| Steve Maga | McMaster | Basketball | |
| 1997-98 | Foy Williams* | Toronto | Track & Field |
| Titus Channer* | McMaster | Basketball | |
| 1996-97 | Karen Jackson | York | Basketball |
| Titus Channer | McMaster | Basketball | |
| 1995-96 | Justine Ellison* | Toronto | Basketball |
| Aaron Pomery | Brock | Wrestling | |
| 1994-95 | Kelly Dinsmore | Windsor | Track & Field |
| Bill Kubas* | Wilfrid Laurier | Football | |
| 1993-94 | Kelly Dinsmore | Windsor | Track & Field |
| Tim Tindale | Western | Football | |
| 1992-93 | Nancy Sweetnam | Laurentian | Swimming |
| Tim Mau | Guelph | Basketball | |
Presented to the student-athletes who have stood out among their peers on the field of play. Prior to 1997-98 season, men represented the Ontario University Athletics Association (OUAA) and women competed in the Ontario Women's Interuniversity Athletics Association (OWIAA).
*Named U SPORTS (formerly CIS) Athlete of the Year
| Teams of the Year | |||||
| Year | Recipient | School | Year | Recipient | School |
| 2024-25 | Western Mustangs | Track & Field (W) | 2018-19 | Guelph Gryphons | Hockey (W) |
| Ottawa Gee-Gees | Hockey (M) | McMaster Marauders | Basketball (W) | ||
| 2023-24 | Carleton Ravens | Basketball (W) | Carleton Ravens | Basketball (M) | |
| Queen's Gaels | Basketball (M) | 2017-18 | Carleton Ravens | Basketball (W) | |
| 2022-23 | Carleton Ravens | Basketball (W) | Ryerson Rams | Volleyball (W) | |
| McMaster Marauders | Cross Country (M) | Western Mustangs | Football (M) | ||
| 2021-22 | Ryerson Rams | Basketball (W) | 2016-17 | UOIT Ridgebacks | Soccer (W) |
| Toronto Varsity Blues | Swimming (W) | 2015-16 | Toronto Varsity Blues | Volleyball (W) | |
| Guelph Gryphons | Track & Field (M) | 2014-15 | Western Mustangs | Hockey (W) | |
| Western Mustangs | Football (M) | 2013-14 | Toronto Varsity Blues | Swimming (M) | |
| 2020-21 | No Competition (COVID-19) | 2012-13 | Windsor Lancers | Basketball (W) | |
| 2019-20 | Brock Badgers | Basketball (W) | 2011-12 | McMaster Marauders | Football (M) |
| Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks | Curling (M) | 2010-11 | Windsor Lancers | Basketball (W) | |
Presented to the teams that have demonstrated outstanding performance, compelling story, and overall success. Beginning in 2017-18, the OUA recognized both a women's and men's team of the year.
| Coaches of the Year | |||
| Year | Recipient | School | Sport |
| 2024-25 | Vickie Croley | Western Mustangs | Track & Field |
| Michael Faulds | Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks | Football | |
| 2023-24 | Dani Sinclair | Carleton Ravens | Basketball (W) |
| Steph Barrie | Queen's Gaels | Basketball (M) | |
| 2022-23 | Paula Schnurr | McMaster Marauders | Cross Country (M) |
| Marty Calder | Brock Badgers | Wrestling | |
| 2021-22 | Carly Clarke | Ryerson Rams | Basketball (W) |
| Jason Kerr | Guelph Gryphons | Track & Field | |
| 2020-21 | No Competition (COVID-19) | ||
| 2019-20 | Vicky Sunohara | Toronto Varsity Blues | Hockey (W) |
| Michael Rao | Brock Badgers | Basketball (W) | |
| 2018-19 | Rachel Flanagan | Guelph Gryphons | Hockey (W) |
| Dave Smart | Carleton Ravens | Basketball (M) | |
| 2017-18 | Colette McAuley | Guelph Gryphons | Rugby (W) |
| Taffe Charles | Carleton Ravens | Basketball (W) | |
| 2016-17 | Rachel Flanagan | Guelph Gryphons | Hockey (W) |
| Peyvand Mossavat | UOIT Ridgebacks | Soccer (W) | |
| 2015-16 | Kristine Drakich | Toronto Varsity Blues | Volleyball (W) |
| Marty Calder | Brock Badgers | Wrestling | |
| 2014-15 | Chantal Vallée | Windsor Lancers | Basketball (W) |
| Shawn Camp | Guelph Gryphons | Hockey (M) | |
| 2013-14 | Beth Barz | Queen's Gaels | Rugby (W) |
| Dave Smart | Carleton Ravens | Basketball (M) | |
| 2012-13 | Chantal Vallée | Windsor Lancers | Basketball (W) |
| Byron MacDonald | Toronto Varsity Blues | Swimming (M) | |
| 2011-12 | Vicki Croley | Western Mustangs | Track & Field |
| Dave McDowell | Queen's Gaels | Soccer (W) | |
| 2010-11 | Chantal Vallée | Windsor Lancers | Basketball (W) |
| Matthew Holmberg | Queen's Gaels | Hockey (W) | |
| 2009-10 | Brenda Willis | Queen's Gaels | Volleyball (M) |
| Pat Sheahan | Queen's Gaels | Football | |
| 2008-09 | Chantal Vallée | Windsor Lancers | Basketball (W) |
| 2007-08 | Lisa Patterson | Lakehead Thunderwolves | Nordic Skiing |
| 2006-07 | Theresa Burns | McMaster Marauders | Basketball (W) |
| 2005-06 | Marilyn Douglas | Windsor Lancers | Volleyball (W) |
| Sandie Mackie | Carleton Ravens | Soccer (M) | |
| 2004-05 | Angela Orton | Guelph Gryphons | Basketball (W) |
| Dave Smart | Carleton Ravens | Basketball (M) | |
| 2003-04 | Angie McLeod | Ottawa Gee-Gees | Basketball (W) |
| Dennis Fairall | Windsor Lancers | Cross Country / Track & Field | |
| 2002-03 | Linda Melnick | Guelph Gryphons | Volleyball (W) |
| 2001-02 | Vicki Croley | Western Mustangs | Cross Country / Track & Field |
| Clarke Singer | Western Mustangs | Hockey (M) | |
| 2000-01 | Karen Hughes | Toronto Varsity Blues | Hockey (W) |
| Greg Marshall | McMaster Marauders | Football | |
| 1999-00 | Karen Hughes | Toronto Varsity Blues | Hockey (W) |
| Dean Boles | Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks | Swimming | |
| 1998-99 | Beth Ali | Toronto Varsity Blues | Field Hockey |
| Jack Fairs | Western Mustangs | Squash | |
Presented to the coaches who have demonstrated an outstanding contribution in coaching, all around student-athlete development, and a commitment to coach education and advancement of the sport.
| J.P. Loosemore Award | |||||
| Year | Recipient | Year | Recipient | Year | Recipient |
| 2024-25 | Beth Ali | 1999-00 | Bob Fullerton | 1981-82 | Carl Totzke |
| 2023-24 | Jennifer Brenning | 1998-99 | John McConachie | Sandra Knox* | |
| 2022-23 | Dr. Deborah MacLatchy | 1997-98 | N/A | 1980-81 | Jack Kennedy |
| 2021-22 | Peter Baxter | 1996-97 | Rich Newbrough | Mary Foster* | |
| Leslie Dal Cin | 1995-96 | N/A | Mary Keyes* | ||
| Mike Havey | 1994-95 | Les Prince | Shirley Peterson* | ||
| 2020-21 | No Competition (COVID-19) | Janean Sergeant* | Pat Pickard* | ||
| 2019-20 | N/A | 1993-94 | Therese Quigley* | Annie Turnbull* | |
| 2018-19 | Chuck Mathies | 1992-93 | Wally Delahey* | 1979-80 | JP Metras |
| 2017-18 | Janean Sergeant | 1991-92 | Robert Pugh | Dr. James Stevens | |
| 2016-17 | Therese Quigley | 1990-91 | Bill Oliver | Gladys Bean* | |
| 2015-16 | Marilou Iusi | Marilyn Pattison | 1978-79 | Dalt White | |
| 2014-15 | N/A | 1989-90 | Sue Inglis | Mary Lyons* | |
| 2013-14 | N/A | 1988-89 | Arnie Lowenberger | Candace Stothart* | |
| 2012-13 | Paul Carson | 1987-88 | Keith Harris | 1977-78 | WF Mitchell |
| 2011-12 | N/A | Marion (Cookie) Leach* | Pat Davis* | ||
| 2010-11 | N/A | 1986-87 | Dave Copp | Annie Hewitt* | |
| 2009-10 | Dr. Lorne Adams | Marge Holman* | 1976-77 | Harry Griffiths | |
| 2008-09 | Bill Keeler | 1985-86 | Ray Johnson | 1975-76 | Al Smith |
| 2007-08 | Patricia Murray* | Helen Luckman* | 1974-75 | Phyllis Lea* | |
| 2006-07 | N/A | Judy McCrae* | |||
| 2005-06 | John McFarlane | 1984-85 | Dave Moriarty | ||
| 2004-05 | Bob Boucher | Sally Kemp* | |||
| 2003-04 | Bob Davis | 1983-84 | Dave Knight | ||
| 2002-03 | Dr. Norm Lavoie | Mary Appleton* | |||
| Sheila Forshaw* | Rose Hill* | ||||
| 2001-02 | Paul Wilson | Ruth Priddle* | |||
| Karen Danylchuk* | 1982-83 | Al Lenard | |||
| 2000-01 | Mike Bean | Gail Blake* | |||
| Darwin Semotiuk | Liz Hoffman* | ||||
Presented to an individual who exemplifies the best in university sport in terms of ethics, integrity, and honesty. The recipient is to be evaluated on his/her administrative contribution to university sport; coaching expertise is not part of the criteria. Prior to 2010, the women's award was named the OWIAA Honour Award.
| John McManus Award | |||||
| Year | Recipient | Year | Recipient | Year | Recipient |
| 2024-25 | Tim Louks | 2010-11 | Dan Lang | 1996-97 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | Karen Danylchuk | 2009-10 | Larry Haylor | 1995-96 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | John De Souza | 2008-09 | Richard Deschatelets | 1994-95 | N/A |
| 2021-22 | Dave Wilson | 2007-08 | N/A | 1993-94 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | No Competition (COVID-19) | 2006-07 | Nobby Wirkowski | 1992-93 | Ron Murphy |
| 2019-20 | N/A | 2005-06 | Dr. Marina van de Merwe | 1991-92 | Tom Wyatt |
| 2018-19 | Rick Osborne | 2004-05 | Merv Mosher | 1990-91 | Glyn Leyshon |
| 2017-18 | Brenda Willis | 2003-04 | N/A | 1989-90 | N/A |
| 2016-17 | Peter Campbell | 2002-03 | Doug Hayes | 1988-89 | Carl Totzke |
| 2015-16 | Dennis Fairall | 2001-02 | N/A | 1987-88 | Dalt White |
| 2014-15 | Chris Critelli | 2000-01 | Dr. Ron Watson | 1986-87 | Jack Kennedy |
| 2013-14 | N/A | 1999-00 | N/A | 1985-86 | Frank Tindall |
| 2012-13 | Jack Fairs | 1998-99 | N/A | 1984-85 | Darwin Semotiuk |
| 2011-12 | Bob Bain | 1997-98 | N/A | 1983-84 | John McManus |
Presented to a retired OUA coach who exemplifies the highest ideals and qualities of sportsmanship and service while engaged in coaching in university sport.
| Media Member of Distinction | |||||
| Year | Recipient | Year | Recipient | Year | Recipient |
| 2024-25 | Rob Mawhood | 2017-18 | David Grossman | 2010-11 | Cecelia Carter-Smith |
| 2023-24 | Martin Cleary | 2016-17 | Ken Welch | 2009-10 | Mary Caton |
| 2022-23 | Ben Steiner | 2015-16 | Terry Marcotte | 2008-09 | Tim Micallef |
| 2021-22 | Mark Lee | 2014-15 | Cable 14 - Hamilton | 2007-08 | Morris Dalla Costa |
| 2020-21 | No Competition (COVID-19) | 2013-14 | Donnovan Bennett | 2006-07 | Bill Sturrup |
| 2019-20 | N/A | 2012-13 | Darren Stevenson | ||
| 2018-19 | Rob Massey | 2011-12 | Mike Koreen | ||
Presented to a member of the news media who has made a major contribution to the development and growth of the OUA.
| Woman of Distinction Award | |||||
| Year | Recipient | Year | Recipient | Year | Recipient |
| 2024-25 | Patricia Howes | 2023-24 | Sue Hylland | 2022-23 | Beth Ali |
Presented to a woman - administrator, coach, support staff, student-athlete, advocate, and/or volunteer - who has tirelessly contributed to the OUA community in many ways.
| EDI Award of Excellence | |||||
| Year | Recipient | Year | Recipient | Year | Recipient |
| 2024-25 | Jacky Beckford Henriques | 2023-24 | Maria Coccimiglio | 2022-23 | Jada Roach |
Presented to a student-athlete, coach, support staff, and/or administrator as a mark of distinction and recognition for excellence in their work in equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives in the OUA.