Presented annually since 1971 by the football coaching staff to a senior player for maximum contribution to the football program. This award is named in memory of Allan C. Kinney, a member of the Hope College football team who died of cancer in his senior year in 1967.
Kinney was a business major from 1964-67 who was heavily involved in many aspects of campus life, from the football team, to the Fraternal Society, to the Kemper Scholars - a highly selective business leadership development program. From the records that were kept, it is clear that he lived his life with a passion for being involved with and contributing to Hope's community. Sadly, Allan was diagnosed with cancer and passed away on November 11, 1967, less than a year away from his graduation. To honor his memory, Kinney's parents, Norm and Louise Kinney, established the Allan C. Kinney Award through the football program. During the years before their deaths, they would personally present the award at the post-season banquet. The Allan C. Kinney Memorial Award was also established to honor an outstanding Business Management and Economics student. The award is presented at the college's annual Honors Convocation.
HONOREES
| 2024 |
Ben Wellman |
| 2023 |
Cole Harger |
| 2022 |
Adam Gill |
| 2021 |
Joey Stark |
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| 2019 |
Zach Smith |
| 2018 |
Ian Gorgenson, Mike Miklusicak |
| 2017 |
Zach Telfor |
| 2016 |
Michael Stephan |
| 2015 |
Zac Boersema |
| 2014 |
TJ VanDyken |
| 2013 |
Santino DiCesare |
| 2012 |
Brian Lynn |
| 2011 |
Josh Droppers |
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| 2010 |
Nick Davros |
| 2009 |
Chris Batterbee |
| 2008 |
Erik Ladomersky |
| 2007 |
Jacob Droppers |
| 2006 |
Kevin Roschek |
| 2005 |
Dustin Fiddler |
| 2004 |
Bryan Scheffers |
| 2003 |
Phil Butler, Scott Jeschke |
| 2002 |
Jason Helsen |
| 2001 |
Brian Adloff |
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| 2000 |
Scott Langlois |
| 1999 |
Tony Petkus |
| 1998 |
David Uyl |
| 1997 |
Brandon Graham |
| 1996 |
Todd Kolster |
| 1995 |
Brian Bainbridge, Kevin Valdes |
| 1994 |
John Jobson, Duane Mroczka |
| 1993 |
Cary Harger |
| 1992 |
Peter Stuursma |
| 1991 |
Mike Sparks |
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| 1990 |
Chris Howe |
| 1989 |
Tim Lamie |
| 1988 |
Jef Getzinger |
| 1987 |
Jeff Dawson |
| 1986 |
Tim Chase, Dan Stid |
| 1985 |
Dave DeLoy |
| 1984 |
David Morren |
| 1983 |
Jerome Vite |
| 1982 |
Kurt Brinks |
| 1981 |
Steve Cameron |
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| 1980 |
Mike Disher |
| 1979 |
Mike Nyenhuis |
| 1978 |
Doug Koopman, Steve Prediger |
| 1977 |
Michael Skelton |
| 1976 |
David Teater |
| 1975 |
Jim VanderMeer |
| 1974 |
Bob Carlson |
| 1973 |
Bob Lamer |
| 1972 |
Dave Johnson |
| 1971 |
Jim Lamer |
