Mark Messier Leadership Award
| Sport | Ice hockey |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Individual who leads by positive example through on-ice performance, motivation of team members and a dedication to community activities and charitable causes. |
| History | |
| First award | 2007 |
| Most recent | Alexander Ovechkin Washington Capitals |
The Mark Messier Leadership Award is a National Hockey League (NHL) award that recognizes an individual as a superior leader within their sport, and as a contributing member of society. The award is given to a player selected by Hockey Hall of Fame center Mark Messier to honor an individual who leads by positive example through on-ice performance, motivation of team members and a dedication to community activities and charitable causes. It was first awarded during 2006–07 NHL season and sponsored by Cold-fX.