What is the name of the trophy awarded to the NFC champion?

The George Halas Trophy is awarded to the NFC champion, the team that wins the NFC Championship Game. The trophy is named for George Halas, the Chicago Bears founder, owner and longtime head coach.

Halas was one of the most influential figures in early professional football. He helped establish the Decatur Staleys, who became the Chicago Bears, and was a founding member of the American Professional Football Association, which later became the NFL. His connection to the NFC makes the trophy's name especially fitting.

The NFC champion receives the George Halas Trophy before advancing to the Super Bowl. The AFC champion receives the Lamar Hunt Trophy, named for the founder of the Kansas City Chiefs. The Super Bowl winner then receives the Vince Lombardi Trophy, so these three awards represent different stages of the postseason.

The conference championship trophies were redesigned by Tiffany & Co. for the 2010–11 playoffs, giving them a more substantial modern appearance.