The Rimington Award is presented to the premier centers in each of the following divisions: Division 1-AA, Division II, Division III, and NAIA. The recipients of the Rimington Award are chosen by Don Hansen. Don is recognized as the foremost expert on Small College Football across the United States. The term “Small College Football” refers to the collegiate football divisions NCAA 1-AA, NCAA 1-AA Mid-Major, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, NAIA, and NCCAA; or in other words all college football divisions with the exception of Division I-A.

Don Hansen’s National Weekly Football Gazette reports on these divisions and has been in circulation since 1986. Don Hansen's Gazette was the first publication to exclusively cover Small College Football. This year will mark the 20th Year in which Don Hansen's Gazette has contributed to the growing admiration and appreciation for Small College Football throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. The Football Gazette is also the first of its kind to join the World Wide Web, bringing small college football to the world.

Personally, Don has begotten much joy from his involvement in College Football, a contribution that has lasted for almost 50 years, and 25 years of which he has spent writing for College Football publications. Don Hansen strongly believes that some of the best college Football is seen at this level and that the athletes in NCAA 1-AA, Division II, Division III, NAIA, and NCCAA play for the pure love of the game.