The John T. Gabbey, MD Excellence in Athletic Training Award is named after former Canisius Team Physician John Gabbey. Dr. Gabbey was a teacher, alumnus, physician and most importantly, a friend to all he encountered. This award is given to the outstanding senior whose work both in the classroom and in the field is worthy of merit.
| Carl Mattacola -- 1990 | Arthur Horne -- 2000 | |
| Robert Yakos -- 1991 | Anna Maria Mychaskiw -- 2001 | |
| Bryan H. Rockhill -- 1992 | Julie S. Gandolph -- 2002 | |
| Bernadette J. Drew -- 1993 | Theresa L. Delano -- 2003 | |
| Brigitte C. Szobar -- 1994 | Kellie E. Guth -- 2004 | |
| Tricia M. Andres -- 1995 | Paul D. Graves -- 2005 | |
| Anthony Surace -- 1996 | Erin M. Driscoll -- 2006 | |
| Rebecca F. Romano -- 1997 | Curtis N. Campbell -- 2007 | |
| Eric Steward -- 1998 | Ryan T. Conners -- 2008 | |
| Julie M. Teprovich -- 1999 |