This award is presented at the Hall of Fame Banquet during Homecoming. The Ole Odney Award was formerly known as the Alumni Coach of the Year Award, and was renamed in 1993. He was a 1932 Augustana grad and was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame in 1974. He died in 1987. The Ole Odney Award is given to an Augustana alumnus or alumna who is active in coaching, athletic administration, recreation, or youth athletic work.
Selection is based upon significant achievements in the person's profession.
This award is presented at the Hall of Fame Banquet during Homecoming. The Lefty Olson Award was renamed in 1993 as a lifetime service and achievement award for athletics or athletic administration. He began his career as athletic director, coach of all sports, and physical education instructor. He won eight SDIC football championships, the NCC football championship in 1942, and the NCC track and field championship in 1942. He graduated from Luther College and was a member of the Augustana Athletic Hall of Fame, the NCC Hall of Fame, and South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame.