Purdue Crew Archives

If you have pictures, videos/audio, or documents which you'd like to add to our archives, please name each file you're interested in sharing using the naming convention below, and then share it with our Head Coach

Archive Naming File Convention

Date (Year Month Day (if known)) – Type of File (Audio/Video, Photo, or Doc) – What it is about (Practice, Race, Misc/Free Time, Winter Training, Spring Break – Any further words used to describe the file can go in here

Example of a file named this way…

1972 May 12 – Photo – Spring Break – Varsity Men Performing Skits

Purdue Crew Awards

Hovde Award

This award, named in honor of Fredrick L. Hovde, is the most prestigious award given to any member of the Purdue Crew. This award is voted on by all four squads and is given to the member who through personal sacrifice, loyalty, and perseverance has done the most to uphold the honor and tradition of Purdue Crew. 

Kenneth M. Butler MVO Awards

Originally called the Most Valuable Oarswoman/Oarsman Award (MVO), the award was renamed in honor of Kenneth M. Butler in 1992.This award is given to a representative of each of the Varsity Squads chosen by individual squad members as the MVO. 

PRA Hall of Fame

The Purdue Rowing Association created a Hall of Fame Award to recognize the extraordinary efforts (post college) many alumni and friends of the program have undertaken over the years in contributing their time, expertise, and resources in service of the Purdue Crew team.

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