1961 CFL Awards
- CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award – Bernie Faloney (QB), Hamilton Tiger-Cats
- CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award – Tony Pajaczkowski (DE), Calgary Stampeders
- CFL's Most Outstanding Lineman Award – Frank Rigney (OT), Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- CFL's Coach of the Year – Jim Trimble, Hamilton Tiger-Cats
- Jeff Russel Memorial Trophy (Eastern MVP) – Bobby Jack Oliver (DT), Montreal Alouettes
- Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy (Western MVP) – Jackie Parker (QB), Edmonton Eskimos
- Gruen Trophy (Eastern Rookie of the Year) – Gino Berretta (OE/P), Montreal Alouettes
- Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy (Western Rookie of the Year) – Larry Robinson (DB), Calgary Stampeders
- DeMarco–Becket Memorial Trophy (Western Outstanding Lineman) - Frank Rigney (OT), Winnipeg Blue Bombers
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