James Norris Memorial Trophy
| Sport | Ice hockey |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | "defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position" in the National Hockey League |
| History | |
| First award | 1953–54 NHL season |
| First winner | Red Kelly |
| Most wins | Bobby Orr (8) |
| Most recent | Cale Makar Colorado Avalanche |
The James Norris Memorial Trophy, or simply the Norris Trophy, is awarded annually to the National Hockey League's top "defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position". It is named after James E. Norris, the longtime owner of the Detroit Red Wings. The James Norris Memorial Trophy has been awarded 62 times to 26 players since its beginnings in 1953–54. At the end of each season, members of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association vote to determine the player who was the best defenseman during the regular season.