Awarded to the league's best general manager, as voted by the other GMs. This award was given for the league's first two seasons as the Governors' Trophy, then was shelved until Season Eleven when it returned under its current name. Note: This award cannot be won by the same GM two seasons in a row.
The Gordie Howe Memorial Trophy is awarded to the most valuable player of the regular season, as voted by the general managers of the NSHL. It was first awarded for Season Eleven.
The Bobby Orr Trophy is awarded to the most valuable player of the playoffs, as voted by the general managers of the NSHL. It was first awarded for Season Eleven.
The Teemu Selanne Award is given to the best rookie of the regular season, as voted by the general managers of the NSHL. It was first awarded in Season Eleven.
The Cammi Granato Award is given to the most valuable player of the All-Star Game, as selected by the simulator program. It was first officially awarded in Season Twelve, with prior All-Star Game MVPs honored retroactively.