Burlington, Ont. – Cameron Lawson has been the anchor of the Queen's defence in 2019 and his contributions have not gone unnoticed as he has been named OUA Lineman of the Year.

Lineman of the Year – Cameron Lawson, Queen's Gaels
One of the true measures of an athlete is the ability to make teammates better. And Queen's Gaels defensive line standout Cameron Lawson did exactly that along the way to winning the 2019 OUA's Lineman of the Year award.

The fourth-year Arts & Science major from Caledon, Ont. has made a steady ascent in his OUA career, having been recognized as a Second-Team All-star in each of the two previous seasons. But Lawson emerged as a game-changing force in 2019, leading a ferocious Queen's defence that ended the year ranked second in sacks and third in tackles. Lawson accounted for 15.5 of the tackles and 3.5 sacks, but perhaps most importantly, enabled players to thrive alongside him. The defensive line's anchor faced constant double teams, which allowed players like Anthony Federico, Tyler Roy, and Gabriel Boucher to feast on OUA quarterbacks this season. Lawson registered seven tackles for losses and also recovered a fumble.

Moreover, his performances resulted in praise from the league's coaches, who noted Lawson's high level of ability and how offensive staffs needed to plan around him.

The complete list of 2019 football major award winners is as follows:
Most Valuable Player – Chris Merchant, Western
Outstanding Stand-Up Defensive Player – Jack Cassar, Carleton
Lineman of the Year – Cameron Lawson, Queen's
Norm Marshall Award (Rookie of the Year) – Kojo Odoom, Western
David "Tuffy" Knight Award (Coach of the Year) – Greg Marshall, Western
Russ Jackson Award Nominee – Jacob Janke, York
Volunteer Coach of the Year – Joe Sardo, Guelph
Ken Green Officials Award of Merit – Kevin Baird