The annual winner is chosen from among a pool of nominees whose innovations had moved political science pedagogy forward.

The trophies reward the annual winner of one of college football's longest and most intense rivalries.

Finally at the end of the year each house's marks are summed based on the year long performance and the annual winner is announced.

Beneath the carving is a copper representation of an open book, upon which the names of the annual winners could be displayed.

This is a list of the annual winners of the Beaumont Cup.

Golden Onion is also the name of the trophy awarded to the annual winner of that event.

The annual winner received the Golden Antlers, which would remain with the winner until the next race.

The panel took sole responsibility to select the annual winner starting in 2009.

Following is a list of the annual winners since the award's inception:

A 15-strong longlist is published each December, with a ranked shortlist and annual winner announced the following January.