The Colorado
Gold Helmet Award
Honoring 75 years of excellence, character, and leadership in Colorado high school football.
Elian Oliva
2025 Winner
Northfield
LB/S • University of Miami
Since 1951
Our Mission
The Gold Helmet Award has recognized the best of Colorado high school football for 75 years. More than just athletic talent, the award honors young men who demonstrate exceptional character, leadership, and academic commitment.
Each year, the Gold Helmet Award Corp. honors the recipient at a banquet attended by past winners, the recipient’s family, coaches, and teammates, culminating in the presentation of a gold-plated helmet.
Elian Oliva2025 Gold Helmet
Northfield vs. Skyline
Leadership
Board of Directors
The Gold Helmet Award Corp is governed by a volunteer board of alumni, community leaders, and former winners dedicated to honoring excellence in Colorado high school football.
Matt Schubert
Chairman & Treasurer
Jason Lucas
President
Neil Devlin
Vice President
Kyle Newman
Secretary
Doug Quimby
Mike Edwards
Eric McCarty
Maurice Frilot
Carlo Kemp
Lori Punko
Give Back
Supporters
Giving Levels
Gold Helmet Legends
$5,000+
- Shane Cook
- Maurice Frilot
- Randy Strandberg
Captain’s Club
$2,500+
- Jason Lucas
Gold Helmet Brotherhood
$1,000+
- Bobby Anderson
- Mike Edwards
- Byron Hanson
- Jonathan Lucas
- Doug Musgrave
- Doug Quimby
- Matt Rillos
- Jeff Singleton
Teammate Level
$100+
- Jeff Anderson
- Nick Brown
- David Gaines
- Eric McCarty
- Matt Schubert
- Wayne Southam