Rev. Paul J. Dugan, S.J. Award
The Rev. Paul J. Dugan S.J. Award is presented to individuals who do not qualify for consideration into the Sports Hall of Fame, but whose acts or efforts have significantly benefited Canisius athletics. The award was first presented in 2013. The Rev. Paul J. Dugan S.J. Award is presented during Canisius' Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. Each award recipient (not to be confused with an inductee to the Sports Hall of Fame) is presented with their names on a special plaque in the Sports Hall of Fame exhibit in the front of the Koessler Athletic Center.
Previous Rev. Paul J. Dugan S.J. Award Winners
2013: Dr. Keith Stube (Canisius team physician)
2014: Don and Pat McMahon (long-time Canisius athletic department supporters)
2015: Dennis Misko (Canisius Director of External Projects and Major Gifts Officer)
2016: James Lauffenburger '60 PhD (considered the father of modern football at Canisius)
2017: Gary Everett (former Director of Canisius Public Safety)
2018: Joe Van Volkenburg '88 (former Senior Associate Director of Canisius Campus Ministry)
2019: Dave '71 & Jim '73 Schofield (long-time supporters of the Canisius athletic department)
2021: Mark G. Evans '83 (long-time Canisius athletic department supporter)
