2017 Rockne Awards
Palais Royale Ballroom
South Bend, IN
November 3, 2017
The inaugural Knute Rockne Spirit of Sports Awards Celebration was held at the historic Palais Royale Ballroom at the Morris Performing Arts Center. The Palais Royale opened in February 1922 and became a focal point of social life in downtown South Bend.
Honorees
- Champion Award: Ryan Harris
- Courage Award: Rocky Bleier
- Devoted Friend: Art Decio
- Distinguished Service Award: Roger Valdiserri
- Humanitarian Award: Dan Harshman
- Innovator Award: Tom Reynolds
- Legacy Award: Nils Rockne and Knute Rockne III
- Lifetime Legend Award: Ara Parseghian
- Loyalty Award: Brian Boulac
- Perseverance Award: Mike Oriard
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