The Canadian Football League's Most Outstanding Player will be crowned tonight as the annual CFL Player Awards are handed out at Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver.

Hosted by TSN's James Duthie and Kate Beirness, You can watch the awards live and exclusively on TSN.ca and TSN GO at 10pm et/7pm pt.

West Division nominee Soloman Elimimian of the B.C. Lions hopes to become the first defensive player to win the MOP since Hall Patterson did it in 1956. 

The linebacker led the CFL with 143 tackles this season, 50 more than the next-best Bear Woods. Elimimian also forced two fumbles, recovered three fumbles and had one interception. He finished the regular season with five sacks.

Elimimian and Woods are the nominees for Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award.

Representing the East's bid for MOP is Toronto Argonauts quarterback Ricky Ray, who led the CFL in yards, touchdowns and completions this season. The three-time Grey Cup champion has never won the award.

Calgary Stampeders running back Jon Cornish is up for his third straight Most Outstanding Canadian award, representing the West Division. Cornish led the CFL in yards and 100-yard games this season despite missing nine games due to injury.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive tackle Ted Laurent represents the East for the Canadian award. Laurent recorded nine sacks this season.

The Most Outstanding Player awards, which include six categories, are voted on by 68 voters from The Football Reporters Of Canada and head coaches from across the league. 

 

Division Nominees

Award West Division East Division
 Player Solomon Elimimian (Lions)  Ricky Ray (Argonauts) 
Defensive Player  Solomon Elimimian (Lions)  Bear Woods (Alouettes)  
Canadian Player  Jon Cornish (Stampeders)  Ted Laurent (Tiger-Cats) 
Offensive Lineman  Brett Jones (Stampeders)  Jeff Perrett (Alouettes) 
Special Teams Player  Lirim Hajrullahu (Blue Bombers)  Swayze Waters (Argonauts) 
Rookie  Dexter McCoil (Eskimos)  Tristan Okpalaugo (Argonauts)