Scott Naujoks Memorial Coaching Award
Award at a Glance
| Application Deadline: | June 15th, 2025 |
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| Eligibility: | Athletes pursuing coaching and community leadership |
| Presented: | At a 2025 Blue Bombers home game |
About the Award
The Scott Naujoks Memorial Coaching Award was created by the Winnipeg Football Club in memory of Scott Naujoks, a talented coach and leader who was deeply admired and respected by his athletes and the football community.
Scott was known for his “treat everyone the same” approach to coaching. He pushed his athletes hard and expected their best effort on the field. The key to his ability to motivate and inspire was that his players knew he genuinely cared about them.
Coaching football at the highest level was an ambition that fuelled Scott. His knowledge and technical skill came from years of playing football. He had an outstanding high school career then went on to play with the Winnipeg Rifles and for the Manitoba Bisons. He began his coaching career by giving back to his former high school, St. Pauls. In 2019, Scott became an assistant coach with the Bisons. During the fall of 2021, Scott dealt with serious health issues that resulted in his untimely passing.
The goal of this award is to support athletes who are continuously improving their skills and knowledge and willing to put in the hard work necessary to perform at the highest level. This is the best way to honour Scott’s contribution to youth football in our community and continue his legacy of coaching.
Award Criteria
This scholarship is open to individuals who demonstrate the qualities that Scott embodied as a coach and community leader:
- All athletes pursuing coaching development
- High school football or athletic students pursuing post-secondary education (university, college, technical college)
- First to fourth (1st–4th) year post-secondary students enrolled in student athletics or pursuing studies or a career in sports
- Emphasis will be on players who contribute to community through coaching with a preference to coaching football and volleyball
- Applicants should currently be coaching football or another sport at the high school or community level or want to focus on coaching or developing their coaching skills
- Community oriented leaders with good performance on the field; continuously working hard to better their skills and knowledge
The selected recipients will be presented with the award at the Blue Bombers home game on July 18th, 2025. Recipients must be available to attend the game if selected.
Application Process
Application deadline
Recipients notified
Award presentation at Blue Bombers home game
Apply for the Award
Applications are now open for the 2025 Scott Naujoks Memorial Coaching Award.
Complete the online application form by June 13th, 2025.
For questions about the application process, please contact community@bluebombers.com