National Awards & Honors

2026 National Awards & Honors Recipients

2025 National Award Recipients

2024 National Award Recipients

2023 National Award Recipients

All National Awards Recipients

Inspiration to Youth

  • Darlene Cavalier (2024)
  • Darren Waller (2022)
  • Justin Simmons (2021)
  • Brandon Carr (2019)
  • Gerald McCoy (2018)
  • Nate Solder (2017)
  • Brandon Brooks (2017)
  • Delanie Walker (2016)
  • Peggy Llewellyn (2015)
  • LaMarr Woodley (2014)
  • Gerald McCoy (2012)
  • Matt Forte (2011)
  • Julian Edelman (2010)
  • Earnest Graham (2009)
  • Wes Welker (2008)
  • Larry Johnson (2007)
  • LeCharles Bentle (2006)
  • Warner, Kurt (2005)
  • Brown, Tim (2004)
  • Williams, Ricky (2003)
  • Holmes, Priest (2002)
  • Bledsoe, Drew (2001)
  • Davis, Terrell (1999)
  • Thomas, Derrick (1997)
  • Smith, Emmitt (1996)
  • Allegre, Raul (1995)
  • Seau, Junior (1994)
  • Wolf, Warren (1993)

Humanitarian

  • Jeffery Simmons (2024)
  • Buffalo Bills Training Staff (2023)
  • Warrick Dunn (2022)
  • Laurent Duvernay-Tardif (2021)
  • Gabriela Windey (2021)
  • Ryan Kerrigan (2019)
  • Tommy Bohanon (2018)
  • Sam Barrington (2016)
  • Calais Campbell (2015)
  • Ben Coates (2013)
  • Matt Light (2012)
  • Santana/Sinorice Moss (2010)
  • Bob Sanders (2009)
  • Joshua Cribbs (2008)
  • Antonio Freeman (2006)
  • Larry Fitzgerald (2005)

NFL Team of the Year

  • Atlanta Falcons (2024)
  • Seattle Seahawks (2023)
  • Los Angeles Rams (2022)
  • Buffalo Bills (2021)
  • Miami Dolphins (2019)
  • Houston Texans (2018)
  • San Francisco 49ers (NFC) (2017)
  • San Diego Chargers (AFC) (2015)
  • New York Jets (AFC) (2014)
  • New England Patriots (AFC) (2013)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (AFC) (2012)
  • Chicago Bears (NFC) (2011)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (AFC) (2010)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFC) (2009)
  • Philadelphia Eagles (NFC) (2008)
  • San Diego Chargers (AFC) (2007)
  • New England Patriots (AFC) (2006)
  • Kansas City Chiefs (AFC) (2005)
  • Arizona Cardinals (NFC) (2005)
  • Carolina Panthers (AFC) (2004)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (NFC) (2004)

Trailblazer Award

  • Diana Flores (2023)
  • Dawn Aponte (2022)
  • Jennifer King (2021)
  • Toni Harris (2019)
  • Mirai Nagasu (2018)
  • Lyndsey Fry (2017)
  • Cortney Jordan (2016)
  • Susan Francia (2015)
  • Erin Hamlin (2014)
  • Nancy Kerrigan (2013)
  • Pat Summitt (2012)
  • Tammy Williams (2011)
  • Bonnie Bernstein (2010)
  • Summer Sanders (2009)
  • Rita Benson Leblanc (2008)
  • Natalie Coughlin (2007
  • Kelly Naqi (2006)
  • Visser, Lesley (2005)
  • Fleece, Lura (2004)
  • Borden, Amanda (2003)
  • Simpson, Cleary (2002)
  • Roberts, Robin (2001)
  • Abdul, Paula (2000)
  • Strug, Kerry (1999)
  • Burge, Heather (1997)

Gold Football Award

  • Joe Ehrmann (2019)
  • Dr. Julian Bailes (2018)
  • Mike & Chris Golic (2017)
  • A.G. Spanos (2015)
  • Alfred Morris (2013)
  • John O'Leary (2012)
  • Rick Horrow (2008)
  • McInally, Pat (2003)
  • Kush, Frank (2001)
  • Vermeil, Dick (2000)
  • Teaff, Grant (1999)
  • Eastmond, William R. (1994)
  • Green, Dennis (1993)
  • Levy, Robert P (1992)
  • Herkimer, Lawrence R (1991)
  • Finley, Charles O (1991)
  • Tilley, Lou (1990)
  • Schalch, Charles F (1990)
  • Landesberg, Harold L (1990)
  • Della Rocca, Dominick (1990)
  • Segal, Bernard G., Esq. (1988)
  • Kopp, Charles G. Esq. (1988)
  • Berlin, Sally (1988)
  • Scott, Joseph C (1985)

The Warner Award

  • Steve Hatchell (2014)
  • DeMaurice Smith (2012)
  • Jerry Kurz (2011)
  • Pierre Garcon (2010)
  • Myles Brand (2009)
  • Troy Vincent (2008)
  • David Baker (2007)
  • Jonathan Kraft (2006)
  • Spanos, Dean (2005)
  • Kemp, Jack (2004)
  • Bidwill, Michael (2003)
  • Peterson, Carl D (2002)
  • Weaver, Wayne J (2001)
  • Weiss, Al (2000)
  • Davis, Terrell (1999)
  • Spanos, Alex (1998)
  • Hunt, Lamar (1997)
  • Robinson, Eddie G. (1996)
  • Butkus, Dick (1995)
  • Sabol, Steve (1994)
  • Tagliabue, Paul (1993)
  • Schultz, Richard D. (1992)
  • Pennsylvania Univ (1991)
  • Russell Corporation (1990)
  • Notre Dame Univerity (1989)
  • Duke University (1988)
  • Du Pont, John Eleuthere (1987)
  • Perot, H. Ross (1986)
  • DeBartolo, Edward J., Jr. (1985)
  • Robbie, Joe (1984)
  • Tomlin, Joseph J. (1983)
  • Cross, Irv (1982)