Two of the most recent individual award winners are the Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain, who won Defensive Player of the Year in 2024, and now, Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche winning his second James Norris Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman.

Cale Makar has been awarded the James Norris Memorial Trophy for the second time in his career.

Cale Makar is the winner of the Norris Trophy for the second time in his career after setting franchise records in goals and points by a blueliner.