The Trojans held their annual end-of-season banquet on Monday and the 2012 USC team awards were announced:

Most Valuable Player: quarterback Matt Barkley

Most Inspirational Player: defensive tackle Christian Tupou

Leadership Award: fullback Rhett Ellison

Linemen of the Year: offensive tackle Matt Kalil (offense), defensive end Nick Perry (defense)

Perimeter Players of the Year: wide receiver Robert Woods (offense), safety T.J. McDonald (defense)

Special Teams Player of the Year: fullback Ross Cumming

Service Team Players of the Year: offensive guard Cyrus Hobbi (offense), linebacker Anthony Sarao (defense)

Player of the Game versus Notre Dame: cornerback Nickell Robey

Player of the Game versus UCLA: wide receiver Marqise Lee

Jack Oakie “Rise and Shine” Award (year’s longest run): tailback Curtis McNeal (79 yards vs. Washington)

Howard Jones/Football Alumni Club Academic Award (overall academic achievement): linebacker Augusto Alonso

Bob Chandler Award (underclassman with outstanding athletic ability, academic achievement and character): linebacker Hayes Pullard

John McKay Award (underclassman with the most competitive spirit): cornerback Nickell Robey

Joe Collins Walk-on Award: punter Kyle Negrete

Courage Award: tailback Curtis McNeal

Co-Lifters Award: fullback Rhett Ellison, safety Jawanza Starling

Team Captains: quarterback Matt Barkley, fullback Rhett Ellison, safety T.J. McDonald, defensive tackle Christian Tupou