The Walter Camp Coach of the Year award is presented annually to the top college football coach in the United States. Named after Walter Camp, a key figure in the development of American football, the award recognizes outstanding coaching performance during the season. The selection process involves votes from a panel of sportswriters and coaches, who evaluate candidates based on their team's success and overall performance. The award has been given since 1967 and is part of the larger Walter Camp Football Foundation awards, which also honors players and other contributors to the sport.