Congratulations to A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces on winning the WNBA MVP Trophy!
Marc Mellon
The award by noted sculptor Marc Mellon is presented annually. Congratulations to this year’s winner
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Rimington Trophy - College Football Center of the Year
Marc Mellon
Mellon worked with Dave Rimington to create The Dave Rimington Trophy, honoring the College Football Center of the Year. It was unveiled in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Legendary football coach Chuck McBride, commenting on the trophy, said "The Rimington is outstanding…the best I have ever seen."
Corporate sponsorship of the Rimington Trophy and other proceeds from the annual presentation awards dinner benefit The Boomer Esiason Foundation in its fight to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. For more information on the Boomer Esiason Foundation, Esiason.org. For more information on the Rimington Trophy, RimingtonTrophy.com.
Beyond being in the personal collections of the Rimington Trophy winners, their universities proudly display replicas on their campuses. The Rimington Trophy is also in the collection of the NCAA Hall of Champions.
Dave Rimington Trophy Recipients
2023: Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon
2022: Olusegun Oluwatimi, Michigan
2021: Tyler Linderbaum, Iowa
2020: Landon Dickerson, Alabama
2019: Tyler Biadasz, Wisconsin
2018: Garrett Bradbury, NC State
2017: Billy Price, Ohio State
2016: Pat Elflein, Ohio State
2015: Ryan Kelly, Alabama
2014: Reese Dismukes, Auburn
2013: Bryon Stork, Florida State
2012: Barrett Jones, University of Alabama
2011: David Molk, University of Michigan
2010: Jake Kirkpatrick, Texas Christian University
2009: Maurkice Pouncey, University of Florida
2008: A. Q. Shipley, Penn State University
2007: Jonathan Luigs, University of Arkansas
2006: Dan Mozes, West Virginia
2005: Greg Eslinger, Minnesota
2004: Co-winner David Baas, University of Michigan
2004: Co-winner Ben Wilkerson, Louisiana State University
2003: Jake Grove, Virginia Tech
2002: Brett Romberg, University of Miami
2001: LeCharles Bentley, Ohio State University
2000: Dominic Raiola, University of Nebraska
MELLON'S SCULPTURE, THE ROBINSON-SHUBA COMMEMORATIVE STATUE, “A HANDSHAKE FOR THE CENTURY” UNVEILED JULY 17, 2021
Marc Mellon
On April 18, 1946, rookie ballplayer Jackie Robinson’s first regular-season hit for the Montreal Royals - the minor league team developing players for the Brooklyn Dodgers - was a 3-run home run. The teammates he drove in did not stop at home plate to congratulate Robinson, but on-deck hitter George “Shotgun” Shuba leaped forward to extend his hand. This spontaneous color-blind gesture was so unprecedented, it became
Read MoreCongratulations to Nikola Jokic on winning the NBA MVP Tro
Marc Mellon
The Maurice Podoloff NBA Basketball Sports Trophy, also known as the NBA MVP Trophy, was first presented by the National Basketball Association in 1955. In 1985 the NBA wanted a new trophy reflecting the prestige of the award, and commissioned Marc Mellon to sculpt the
Read MoreCongratulations to Damian Lillard on winning the NBA Twyman–Stokes Teammate of the Year Award!
Marc Mellon
The Twyman–Stokes Teammate of the Year Award is an annual National Basketball Association (NBA) award that recognizes the league's "ideal teammate" who exemplifies "selfless play and commitment and dedication to his team." The award is named after Jack Twyman and Maurice Stokes. The two played together on the
Read MoreBronze Pas de Deux Sculpture Series
Marc Mellon
“My earliest Pas de Deux sculptures were created thirty years ago. These past few years I’ve returned to the theme with a renewed passion and focus. In the process, I’ve produced a series of works that dancers and admirers of dance have embraced. Each dancer brings years or decades of training to what he or she does. I strive to capture
Read MoreTony Bennett Bronze Portrait Sculpture, over life-size Bronze Portrait Bust, Unveiled, the players, new york city
Marc Mellon
The Bennett bust, by sculptor Marc Mellon, was crafted in the artist’s studio from a series of life sittings with the singer in 2003. Said Mellon, “I upgraded my sound system before the first sitting with Tony. While I sculpted and Tony sat, I played
Read MoreGeorge Eastman Commemorative Statue - University of Rochester
Marc Mellon
The University of Rochester has unveiled an 8’ high statue of George Eastman, whose vision and philanthropy helped transform the University of Rochester into a world-class university.
Read MoreBust of Pope John Paul II
Marc Mellon
Working under the auspices of The Center for Christian-Jewish Understanding (CCJU) of Sacred Heart University, Marc Mellon has created an over life size bronze bust of Pope John Paul II. The bust "honored Pope John Paul II for all he did to promote mutual respect, tolerance, and understanding among the world's religions," according to the artist. Mellon worked closely with Rabbi Joseph H. Ehrenkranz, Executive Director of the CCJU, and Dr. Anthony Cernera, President of Sacred Heart University, in capturing Pope John Paul II's vigor and spirit. The bronze is currently housed in the Papal Apartments. Replicas are on view at
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