Trench Trophy

09/10/2026

08/17/2026

Love football? Stay involved in the game by becoming a Trench Trophy scout!

Our volunteer scouts attend high school football games throughout Western New York and help us recognize the outstanding offensive and defensive linemen whose contributions too often go unnoticed.

Join us for an introductory meeting to learn more:

📅 Monday, August 24, 2026
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Lancaster Elks Lodge
33 Legion Parkway

There are no dues, and the time commitment is flexible. Help us recognize some of the most selfless athletes in sports!

RSVP at trenchtrophy.com/join.

The Western New York Lineman of the Year Award and Scholarship. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Buffalo, New York.

08/01/2026

93 GOLFERS. ONE INCREDIBLE DAY. ⛳️

The 2026 Zinni Classic & Trench Trophy Golf Outing was a tremendous success, and it would not have been possible without the generosity of our presenting sponsors:

• The Getzoni Agency and INSURIBLY
• Gugino Insurance Agency, Inc.
• WNY Asset Management
• Mike Barney Nissan
• The Kuras Family
• Lancaster Elks Lodge #1478
• John & RoseAnne Galenski
• Specular Design Group
• Buffalos Best Grill
• Try-It Distributing

A special thank you to our longtime contributor and hometown favorite, Skoob's Village Grille

We are also incredibly grateful to every business and individual, too numerous to list, who donated prizes, gifts, auction items, supplies, and services.

Thank you to all 93 golfers who joined us, our more than 20 dedicated volunteers who kept everything running, and everyone who contributed to the day. Your generosity and support made this event successful and will help benefit Kids Escaping Drugs, the Trench Trophy, and the WNY All-Star Football Classic.

We couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you!

📸 Photography courtesy of Rick Penny and RickPennyImages.com

07/17/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported Trench Trophy during Give 716.

Over 29 hours, 87 total grants were awarded among 612 eligible charities... and thanks to your support, Trench Trophy won two of them.

Those two grants totaled $1,000 and helped us to raise over $2,000 for the Trench Trophy!

We also secured a pair of Bills preseason tickets and Sabres regular season tickets, which we can use for future raffles and fundraising efforts.

Most importantly, your support helps us continue honoring Western New York’s high school linemen and recognizing the most selfless athletes in football.

Thank you to everyone who donated and helped keep Trench Trophy eligible throughout Give 716!

07/16/2026

Since Give 716 started at 7:16 PM, Trench Trophy has received at least one $25+ donation every hour, keeping us eligible for the hourly grant opportunities!

Thank you to everyone who has donated so far.

Let’s keep it going... your $25 donation this hour could help give us our next chance at a grant.

Donate here:
https://give716.org/give/give716/give716/2026-give-716/charities/trench-trophy-award-inc

07/16/2026

Give 716 is still going, and every hour still matters.

Today, we’re asking our supporters to consider making a donation of $25 or more to Trench Trophy.

During Give 716, the Bills and Sabres Foundations are awarding three $500 grants every hour at random to eligible charities. A donation of $25 or more during any hour helps make Trench Trophy eligible for that hour’s grant opportunity PLUS, special power hour matching bonuses!

So the question is simple:

Could your $25 donation be the one that gives us our next chance at a grant?

Every donation helps us continue honoring Western New York’s high school linemen and recognizing the most selfless athletes in football.

Please consider donating $25 or more today anytime until midnight!

Donate here:
https://give716.org/give/give716/give716/2026-give-716/charities/trench-trophy-award-inc

07/15/2026

Give 716 is officially underway.

From now through July 16 at 11:59 PM, every hour matters.

During Give 716, the Bills and Sabres Foundations will award three $500 grants every hour at random to eligible charities. A donation of $25 or more during any hour helps make Trench Trophy eligible for that hour’s grant opportunity.

Our goal is simple:

At least one $25 donation every hour.

Last year, we were fortunate to win both a grant and a matching donation. This year, we want to give ourselves as many chances as possible again.

Please consider supporting Trench Trophy and helping us continue honoring Western New York’s high school linemen.

Donate here:
https://give716.org/give/give716/give716/2026-give-716/charities/trench-trophy-award-inc

07/15/2026

Give 716 runs from July 15 at 7:16 PM through July 16 at 11:59 PM, and every hour, the Bills and Sabres Foundations will award three $500 grants at random to eligible charities. There will also be matching donation opportunities during certain Power Hours.

A donation of $25 or more during any hour makes Trench Trophy eligible for that hour’s grant opportunity. Larger donations during specific times may also qualify donors for gifts and prizes.

Our goal is simple:
Get at least one $25 donation every hour.

Last year, Trench Trophy won both a grant and a matching donation. This year, we want to give ourselves as many chances as possible again.

Please consider donating $25 or more during Give 716 and helping us continue honoring Western New York’s high school linemen.

Donate during Give 716:

Join me in making a difference in WNY by donating to Give 716 today!