This award is given to an individual who has dedicated his career to promoting the sport of football in the state of Maryland. It is named after Hall of Fame coach Jerry E. Mears, who coached at Arundel and Meade high schools. Coach Mears was also the first president of the MFCA in 1984.
| AWARD WINNER | YEAR AWARDED |
| Adam Rudel | 2024 |
| Ed McTaggart | 2024 |
| Bruce Cunningham | 2023 |
| Scott Ripley | 2022 |
| Mike Dailey | 2020 |
| John McNamara | 2019 |
| Katherine Dunn | 2018 |
| Mike Calhoun | 2017 |
| Ned Sparks | 2016 |
| Derek Toney | 2015 |
| Willie "Stew" Stewart | 2008 |
| Josh Barr | 2007 |
| Vince Ahearn | 2005 |
| Jens Rygh | 2003 |
| Johnny Holiday | 2002 |
| John Steadman | 2001 |
| Mark Thomas | 2000 |
| Maus Collins | 1998 |
| Neil Greenberger | 1998 |
| Bob Milloy | 1998 |
| Sheldon Shealer | 1998 |
| Jan Duvall | 1998 |
| Keith Mills | 1997 |
| Andrew Edwards | 1997 |
| Joe Russo | 1997 |
| Mike McGlinchey | 1996 |
| Doug Duvall | 1996 |
| Mark Duffner | 1995 |
| Al Thomas | 1995 |
| Bill Kyle | 1994 |
| Reddy Finney | 1993 |
| Mel Filler | 1992 |
| Suter Kegg | 1991 |
| John Voight | 1990 |
| Vince Bagli | 1989 |
| Roy Comer | 1988 |
| Joe Warren | 1988 |
