Howard Baldwin Trophy

The Howard Baldwin Trophy was presented annually to the World Hockey Association's coach of the year.

It was named in honour of New England Whalers co-founder Howard Baldwin. The trophy was renamed the Robert Schmertz Memorial Trophy in the 1974–75 WHA season.

Howard Baldwin Trophy Winners
 * 1979 – John Brophy, Birmingham Bulls
 * 1978 – Bill Dineen, Houston Aeros
 * 1977 – Bill Dineen, Houston Aeros
 * 1976 – Bobby Kromm, Winnipeg Jets
 * 1975 – Sandy Hucul, Phoenix Roadrunners
 * 1974 – Billy Harris, Toronto Toros
 * 1973 – Jack Kelley, New England Whalers