1956 Canadian Football Awards
- Most Outstanding Player Award – Hal Patterson (DB/OE), Montreal Alouettes
- Most Outstanding Canadian Award – Normie Kwong (RB), Edmonton Eskimos
- Most Outstanding Lineman Award – Kaye Vaughan (OT/DT), Ottawa Rough Riders
- Jeff Russel Memorial Trophy (IRFU MVP) – Hal Patterson (DB/OE), Montreal Alouettes
- Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy (WIFU MVP) - Jackie Parker (QB), Edmonton Eskimos
- Gruen Trophy (IRFU Rookie of the Year) - Tommy Grant (RB), Hamilton Tiger-Cats
- Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy (WIFU Rookie of the Year) - Norm Rauhaus (DB), Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Imperial Oil Trophy (ORFU MVP) - ???
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