Ed Doherty Award
The Ed Doherty Award is an honor given annually to the top high school football player in Arizona. The award was established in 1987 and named after legendary former Arizona and Arizona State coach Ed Doherty. It is awarded by the Active 20-30 Clubs of Arizona. After a hiatus from 2013 to 2016, it was revived by the Grand Canyon State Gridiron Club.
Award winners
Beginning in 2024, a female winner was also recognized for flag football.| Year | Player | Position | High School | College | Ref. |
| 2024 | Samaya Taylor-Jenkins | WR/S | Hamilton | ||
| 2024 | Katelyn Jewell | QB/S | Canyon View | Florida Gateway College | |
| 2025 | Samaya Taylor-Jenkins | WR/S | Hamilton |