A list of all the NHL awards that are presented each year (or were present), with description and links to list of award winners.

Stanley Cup Champions (List of Winners)
The Stanley Cup is awarded to the NHL playoff champion.

Conn Smythe Memorial Trophy (List of Winners)
The Conn Smythe Memorial Trophy is awarded to the Most Valuable Player during the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup playoffs. The Professional Hockey Writers Association votes on who will win the Conn Smythe Memorial Trophy.

Prince of Wales Trophy (List of Winners)
The Prince of Wales Trophy is awarded by the National Hockey League to the Eastern Conference playoff champions. It was donated by the 'Prince of Wales' in 1924. The Eastern Conference was formerly known as the 'Wales Conference'

Clarence S Campbell Bowl (List of Winners)
The Clarence S. Campbell Bowl is awarded by the National Hockey League to the Western Conference playoff champions. Clarence S. Campbell was the president of NHL from 1946 to 1977.

Presidents Trophy (List of Winners)
The Presidents Trophy is awarded by the National Hockey League to the team that has the best record during the regular season. It was introduced at the beginning of the 1985-86 season.

Hart Memorial Trophy (List of Winners)
The Hart Memorial Trophy is awarded to the Most Valuable Player in the National Hockey League. Members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association vote on who will win the Hart Trophy.

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (List of Winners)
The Lady Byng Trophy is awarded to the player who has shown sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct along with performance in play. Members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association vote on who wins Lady Byng.

Vezina Trophy (List of Winners)
The Vezina Trophy is awarded to the best 'Goaltender' in the National Hockey League. The General Managers of all teams vote on who wins the Vezina.

Calder Memorial Trophy (List of Winners)
The Calder Trophy is awarded to the best 'Rookie' in the National Hockey League. Members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association vote on who wins the Calder.

Art Ross Trophy (List of Winners)
The Art Ross is awarded to the player that leads the National Hockey League in regular season scoring. If there is a tie for the most points, the player with the most goals is awarded the trophy.

James Norris Memorial Trophy (List of Winners)
The Norris Trophy is awarded to the best 'Defenseman' in the National Hockey League. The Professional Hockey Writers Association votes on who will win the Norris Trophy.

Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (List of Winners)
The Bill Masterton Trophy is awarded by the National Hockey League to a player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to the game of hockey.

Lester B Pearson Award (List of Winners)
The Lester B. Person Awarded is awarded to the most outstanding player of the National Hockey League voted by the members of the NHL Players Association.

Jack Adams Award (List of Winners)
The Jack Adams Award is awarded to the coach who has contributed the most to his teams success. Members of the NHL Broadcasters' Association vote on who will receive the Jack Adams Trophy.

Frank J. Selke Trophy (List of Winners)
The Frank Selke Trophy is awarded to a forward in the National Hockey League who demonstrates a high level in the defensive aspect of the game. Members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association vote on who will receive the Selke Trophy.

William M. Jennings Trophy (List of Winners)
The Jennings Trophy is awarded to the 'Goaltender(s)' of one team who have surrendered the fewest amount of goals. A goaltender must play at least 25 National Hockey League games to be qualified to earn part of this award.

NHL Plus/Minus Award (List of Winners)
The Plus-Minus Award is given to the player that has the highest 'Plus/Minus' in the National Hockey League.

King Clancy Memorial Trophy (List of Winners)
The King Clancy Trophy is awarded to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice.

Maurice Rocket Richard Trophy (List of Winners)
The 'Rocket' Richard Trophy is awarded to the regular season leading goal scorer in the National Hockey League.

Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award (List of Winners)
The Saving Grace Award is awarded to the 'Goaltender' who has the best 'Save Percentage' in the National Hockey League. To be qualified for this award, a goaltender must
have played in at least 25 games.

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