The Maurice Podoloff Trophy is awarded to the NBA's Most Valuable Player (MVP) each season, recognizing the player who has exhibited exceptional performance and contributed significantly to their team's success.

Jay Berwanger, a halfback for the University of Chicago, was the inaugural recipient of the Heisman Trophy in 1935. He was recognized for his exceptional athleticism, leadership, and contributions to his team's success.

The Batting Title is awarded to the player in MLB with the highest batting average at the end of the regular season. It recognizes the player's consistency and ability to make consistent contact with the ball.

Stanley Matthews, an English winger, was the first recipient of the Ballon d'Or in 1956. He was recognized for his exceptional skills, creativity, and contributions to the game of football.

The Hart Memorial Trophy is awarded to the NHL's Most Valuable Player (MVP) each season, recognizing the player who has demonstrated exceptional performance and contributed significantly to their team's success.

The Challenge Cup is the trophy awarded to the men's singles champion at the Wimbledon Championships. It is a silver-gilt cup that has been presented to the winner since 1887.

The NFL Most Valuable Player Award is given to the player who has exhibited exceptional performance and contributed significantly to their team's success during the regular season.

The leader of the general classification in the Tour de France wears the yellow jersey, which symbolizes the rider's overall lead in the race.

The ESPY Award for Best Female Athlete is presented annually to the most outstanding female athlete in the United States, recognizing her exceptional achievements and contributions to sports.

The third-place finisher in an Olympic event is awarded the bronze medal, which is made of bronze, a copper alloy.

The ESPY Award for Best Male Athlete is presented annually to the most outstanding male athlete in the United States, recognizing his exceptional achievements and contributions to sports.

The FIFA World Cup Trophy is awarded to the winning team of the FIFA World Cup. It is a gold trophy depicting a figure holding a globe above its head.

The WTA Player of the Year Award is presented annually to the most outstanding female tennis player in the world, recognizing her exceptional achievements and contributions to the sport.

The World Drivers' Championship Trophy is awarded to the driver who accumulates the most points over the course of the Formula One season, recognizing their exceptional performance and consistency.

The ATP Player of the Year Award is presented annually to the most outstanding male tennis player in the world, recognizing his exceptional achievements and contributions to the sport.