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Bednarik Award ................................. July 10 Oct. 30 Nov. 21 Dec. 7 [THDA] March 9, 2018 (Atlantic City, N.J.)Biletnikoff Award ............................... July 18 Nov. 13 Nov. 21 Dec. 7 [THDA] Feb. 10, 2018 (Tallahassee, Fla.)Bronko Nagurski Trophy ................... July 13 Nov. 16 Dec. 4 Dec. 4 (Charlotte)Broyles Award .................................... Nov. 21 Nov. 27 Dec. 5 [RCS] Dec. 5 (Little Rock, Ark.)Butkus Award ..................................... July 17 Oct. 30 Nov. 20 Dec. 5 Dec. 5 (Winner’s Campus)Davey O’Brien Award ........................ July 19 Nov. 7 Nov. 21 Dec. 7 [THDA] Feb. 19, 2018 (Fort Worth)Disney Sports Spirit Award .............. Dec. 7 [THDA] Dec. 7 (Atlanta)Doak Walker Award .......................... July 20 Nov. 15 Nov. 21 Dec. 7 [THDA] Feb. 16, 2018 (Dallas)Eddie Robinson Award ...................... Dec. 5 Dec. 14 Jan. 6, 2018 (Atlanta)Gene Stallings Award ....................... May 2018 (Dallas)George Munger Award ..................... Nov. 16 Dec. 11 Dec. 27 March 9, 2018 (Atlantic City, N.J.)Heisman Trophy .................................. Dec. 4 Dec. 9 [ESPN] Dec. 10 (New York)John Mackey Award ......................... July 11 Nov. 14 Nov. 21 Dec. 7 [RCS] TBALou Groza Award ................................ July 12 Nov. 2 Nov. 21 Dec. 7 [THDA] Dec. 4 (West Palm Beach, Fla.)Maxwell Award ................................. July 10 Oct. 30 Nov. 21 Dec. 7 [THDA] March 9, 2018 (Atlantic City, N.J.)Outland Trophy .................................... July 13 Nov. 15 Nov. 21 Dec. 7 [THDA] Jan. 10, 2018 (Omaha)Paul Hornung Award ......................... July 17 Nov. 9 Dec. 6 TBA (Louisville)Paycom Jim Thorpe Award .............. July 14 Oct. 23 Nov. 21 Dec. 7 [THDA] Feb. 6, 2018 (Oklahoma City)Ray Guy Award ................................... July 12 Nov. 16 Nov. 21 Dec. 7 [THDA] Jan. 2018 (Augusta, Ga.)Rimington Trophy ............................... July 11 Dec. 4 Dec. 7 [RCS] Jan. 13, 2018 (Lincoln, Neb.)Walter Camp Award .......................... July 21 Nov. 14 Nov. 29 Dec. 7 [SC] Jan. 13, 2018 (New Haven, Conn.)William V. Campbell Trophy ............. Sept. 27 Nov. 1 Dec. 5 Dec. 5 (New York)Wuerffel Trophy .................................. July 18 Nov. 2 Nov. 22 Dec. 5 Feb. 16, 2018 (Fort Walton Beach, Fla.)
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THE MAXWELL VIEW
The Maxwell Football Club has had over three-quarters of a century selecting the promising talent of tomorrow with educated accuracy. Recognizing talented players at the earliest stages of their careers has been a Maxwell standard. In fact a majority
of our Maxwell Award winners have experienced continued success at the professional level with several going on to be legends of the game.
The Maxwell Football Club is the first organization to honor football from beginner to professional. The Maxwell Football Club first presented its namesake award in 1937. In 1959, following the death of its founder Bert Bell, The Maxwell Football Club’s Professional Player of the Year Award was instituted and christened the Bert Bell Trophy. The inaugural presentation of the Jim Henry Award to the Tri-State High School Player of the Year in 1985 and the addition of The National High School Player in 2007, the Maxwell Football Club solidified its status as the preeminent organization with a keen view of excellence at all levels of football.
2017 Executive Board Mark Dianno, Esq. - President and Chief Executive Officershawn wooDEn - Chairman of the BoardMark wolpErt - Executive Vice President and Directorray M. MincarElli, Jr. - Vice President Partner & Sponsor Development rayMonD J. Johnston - Treasurer and Director of High School Awardsscott wolpErt - Senior Counsel and Vice President of Legal Affairsron Jaworski - Chairman EmeritusricharD J. calhoun, Jr. - Board Member at LargeErik schaDa - Board Member at LargeMichaEl Duricko - Board Member at Large
Official Contact InformationMaxwell Football ClubP.O. Box 1225 • Southampton, PA 18966Tel 215-643-3833 • www.maxwellfootballclub.org
2017 Club Information & Contacts
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TABLE OF CONTENTSClub Information and Contacts 1
Award Contacts and Procedures 3
INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE AWARDS
The Maxwell Award 4
The Chuck Bednarik Award 5
The George Munger Award 6
INDIVIDUAL PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
The Bert Bell Award 7
The Earle “Greasy” Neale Award 8
INDIVIDUAL HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS
The Jim Henry Award 9
The Maxwell Football Club National High School Player of the Year Award 12
INDIVIDUAL REGIONAL AWARDS
Tri-State Coach of the Year 13
The Brian Westbrook Tri-State Player of the Year Award 14
INDIVIDUAL SPECIAL AWARDS
The Francis J. “Reds” Bagnell Award 15
The Tom Brookshier Spirit Award 16
The Tropicana Broadcast Award 17
VICIS Innovation in Safety Award 18
Steinberg DeNicola Humanitarian Award 18
Partners of Maxwell Football Club 19
Appendix of Past Winners 21-22
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AWARDS CONTACTS & PROCEDURESThere are 14 Awards Presented by the Maxwell Football Club. 12 are awarded annually - 2 are given at the Maxwell Football Club’s discretion.
CONTACTS:Mark o. wolpErt, Executive DirectorOffice: 215-643-3833 • Cell: [email protected]
richarD cirMiniEllo
Director of Collegiate AwardsPhone: #862-224-2115 [email protected]
Voting procEDurEs: collEgE
Division I Head Coaches, Division I Sports Information Directors, Members of the Maxwell Football Club, selected Sportswriters and Sportscasters nationwide all vote.
Voting procEDurEs: profEssional
NFL Head Coaches, General Managers, Owners, Members of the Maxwell Football Club, selected Sportswriters and Sportscasters nationwide all vote.
Erik schaDa, Communications CoordinatorPhone: #[email protected]
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NFL LiasionPhone: #215-704-4348ecfoamilt2comcast.net
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THE MAXWELL AWARD
Established: 1937
Named After: Robert “Tiny” Maxwell. Maxwell, age 37, was a Philadelphia sportswriter and former college football player who passed away in a 1922 car accident. The Maxwell Football Club was founded in 1935, by his friend Bert Bell, to present awards in his name and to promote football safety.
Presented To: The top college football player in the nation
RECENT WINNERS:2015 Lamar Jackson, University of Louisville
2015 Derrick Henry, University of Alabama
2014 Marcus Mariota, University of Oregon
2013 AJ McCarron, University of Alabama
2012 Manti T’eo, University of Notre Dame
2011 Andrew Luck, Stanford University
2010 Cam Netwon, Auburn
2009 Colt McCoy, University of Texas
2008 Tim Tebow**, University of Florida
2007 Tim Tebow, University of Florida
2006 Brady Quinn, University of Notre Dame
2005 Vince Young, University of Texas
2004 Jason White, University of Oklahoma
2003 Eli Manning, University of Mississippi
2002 Larry Johnson, The Pennsylvania State University
2001 Ken Dorsey, University of Miami
2000 Drew Brees##, Purdue University
** Tebow and John Lattner (Notre Dame 1952-1953) are the only two-time Maxwell Award Winners
## Brees won the Bert Bell Award in 2009. Other Maxwell/Bert Bell winners include Peyton Manning (1997/2003, 2004 and 2013); Barry Sanders (1988/1997); Roger Staubach (1963/1971) and O.J. Simpson (1968/1973)
For a list of all winners, please see page 21
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THE CHUCK BEDNARIK AWARDEstablished: 1995
Named After: Chuck Bednarik. Known as both “Concrete Charlie” and “The Last 60 Minute Man”, Bednarik was a three time All-American at Penn at both linebacker and center. He was the last player in the NFL to play both ways full time. An 8-time Pro Bowler, Bednarik was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1967 and the College Hall of Fame two years later.
Presented To: The best defensive player in college football
RECENT WINNERS:2016 Jonathan Allen, University of Alabama
2015 Tyler Matakevich, Temple University
2014 Scooby Wright III, University of Arizona
2013 Aaron Donald, University of Pittsburgh
2012 Manti T’eo, University of Notre Dame
2011 Tyrann Mathieu, LSU
2010 Patrick Peterson, LSU
2009 Ndamukong Suh, University of Nebraska
2008 Rey Maualuga, University of Southern California
2007 Dan Connor, Pennsylvania State University
2006 Paul Posluzny, Pennsylvania State University
2005 Paul Posluzny, Pennsylvania State University
2004 David Pollack, University of Georgia
2002 E.J. Henderson, University of Maryland
2001 Julius Peppers, University of North Carolina
2000 Dan Morgan, University of Miami, Florida
1999 LaVar Arrington, Pennsylvania State University
1998 Dat Nguyen, Texas A&M University
1997 Charles Woodson, University of Michigan
1996 Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern University
1995 Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern University
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THE GEORGE MUNGER AWARD
Established: 1989
The Maxwell Football Club has presented this award to the Outstanding Bowl Subdivision Head Coach each year since 1989. The award criterion is based on the overall on field performance of a respective team during the season.
Eligible voters include all NCAA Bowl Subdivision head coaches, sports information directors, Maxwell Football Club members, and selected national media. The winner of the George Munger Collegiate Coach of the year is annoinced in December and the formal presentation of the award is made at the Maxwell Football Club’s National Awards Gala held in March.
The first winner of the award in 1989 was Bo Schembechler of the Universtiy of Michigan. The 2016 winner was Nick Saban of University of Alabama.
RECENT WINNERS:2016 Nick Saban, University of Alabama
2015 Dabo Swinney, Clemson University
2014 Dan Mullen, Mississippi State University
2013 David Cutcliffe, Duke University
2012 Bill O’Brien, Pennsylvannia State University
2011 Brady Hoke, University of Michigan
2010 Frank Beamer, Virginia Tech
For a list of all winners, please see page 22
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THE BERT BELL AWARDEstablished: 1959
Named After: Bert Bell. Philadelphia native Bell worked as a college football coach after serving his country in World War I. He led a partnership to purchase the Frankford Yellowjackets – which he renamed the Philadelphia Eagles- in 1933. He served as NFL commissioner from 1946 until his passing in 1959. He was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963 as a Charter Member.
Presented To: The top player in the National Football League
RECENT WINNERS:2016 Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons
2015 Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers
2014 J.J. Watt, Houston Texans
2013 Peyton Manning**, Denver Broncos
2012 Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings
2011 Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
2010 Michael Vick, Philadelphia Eagles
2009 Drew Brees##, New Orleans Saints
2008 Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings
2007 Tom Brady, New England Patriots
2006 LaDanian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers
2005 Shaun Alexander, Seattle Seahawks
2004 Peyton Manning**, Indianapolis Colts
2003 Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts
2002 Rich Gannon, Oakland Raiders
2001 Marshall Faulk, St. Louis Rams
## Brees won the Maxwell Award in 2000. Other Maxwell/Bert Bell winners include Peyton Manning (1997/2003, 2004 and 2013); Barry Sanders (1988/1997); Roger Staubach (1963/1971) and O.J. Simpson (1968/1973)
** Other multiple winners besides Manning and Gannon include Adrian Peterson (2008 and 2012), Brett Favre (1995, 1996); Steve Young (1992, 1994); Randall Cunningham (1988, 1990, 1998) and John Unitas (1959, 1964, 1967)
For a list of all winners, please see page 22
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THE EARLE “GREASY”NEALE AWARD
Established: 1989
Named After: Greasy Neale. A West Virginia native, the multi-talented Neale served as the head coach of Marietta (OH), then Washington & Jefferson while playing as an outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds and then the Philadelphia Phillies. After his baseball retirement, Neale coached the Philadelphia Eagles to the 1948 and 1949 NFL titles. He was enshrined in Canton in 1969
Presented To: The top head coach in the National Football League
RECENT WINNERS:2016 Jack Del Rio, Oakland Raiders
2015 Ron Rivera, Carolina Panthers
2014 Bruce Arians, Arizona Cardinals
2013 Chip Kelly, Philadelphia Eagles
2012 Chuck Pagano and Bruce Arians, Indianapolis Colts
2011 Mike McCarthy, Green Bay Packers
2010 Andy Reid, Philadelphia Eagles
2009 Sean Payton**, New Orleans Saints
2008 Jeff Fisher, Tennessee Titans
2007 Bill Belichick**, New England Patriots
2006 Sean Payton, New Orleans Saints
2005 Tony Dungy, Indianapolis Colts
2004 Marty Schottenheimer, San Diego Chargers
2003 Dick Vermeil, Kansas City Chiefs
2002 Andy Reid, Philadelphia Eagles
2001 Dick Jauron, Chicago Bears
2000 Andy Reid, Philadelphia Eagles
1999 Dick Vermeil**, St. Louis Rams
1998 Dennis Green**, Minnesota Vikings
1997 Tony Dungy, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1996 Dom Capers, Carolina Panthers
1995 Ray Rhodes, Philadelphia Eagles
1994 Bill Parcells, New England Patriots
1993 Dan Reeves, New York Giants
1992 Bobby Ross, San Diego Chargers
1991 Wayne Fontes**, Detroit Lions
** Franchise also won the Bert Bell Award that year: Barry Sanders (1991), Randall Cunningham (1998), Kurt Warner (1999), Tom Brady (2007) and Drew Brees (2009).
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THE JIM HENRY AWARDEstablished: 1985Named After: Jim Henry. An All-American football player at Villanova, Henry crossed Big Five lines to serve as La Salle’s athletic director from 1945 until his 1969 retirement. He served as a Vice President, and a Board Member of the Maxwell Football Club for well over a decade, before his passing in 1990
Presented To: The Delaware Valley high school senior best representing football prowess, academic excellence and dedicated community service
RECENT WINNERS:2016 Jonathan Taylor, Salem High School2015 Brandon McIlwain, Council Rock North High School2014 Kyle Shurmur, LaSalle College High School2013 Mark Pyles, Lebanon High School2012 Fran Walsh, Archbishop Wood High School2011 Brendan Nosovitch, Allentown Central Catholic2010 Bill Kim, Upper Dublin High School2009 Brad Herzlich, Conestoga High School2008 Brent Caprio, Mainland Regional High School2007 Steven Rizzo, Audubon High School2006 Daniel Persa, Bethlehem Liberty High School2005 Patrick Devlin, Downingtown East High School2004 Ryan Grieser, Pennridge High School2003 Dan Connor, Strath Haven High School2002 Austin Scott, Parkland High School2001 Brent Steinmetz, Pottsgrove High School2000 Joe McCourt##, Roman Catholic High School1999 Zak Magid, Lower Moreland High School1998 Justin Sands, The Hill School1997 Brett Gordon, La Salle College High School1996 Dan Ellis, Downingtown High School1995 Imani Bell, Cardinal Dougherty High School1994 Aaron Harris, Downingtown High School1993 Clint Seace, Coatesville Area High School1992 Ralph O’Neill, Spring-Ford High School1991 Michael Erbrick, Archbishop Ryan High School1990 Shawn Wooden, Abington High School1989 George Biesel, Father Judge High School1988 Frank Caccuro III, St. John Neumann High School1987 Rudy Glocker, Owen J. Roberts High School1986 Albert Settembrino, Archbishop Ryan High School1985 Mark Dianno, Bishop McDevitt High School
## McCourt won the Tri-State Player of the Year Award in 2004 while with Lafayette
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THE MAXWELL FOOTBALL CLUB
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Established: 1985
Named After: The Maxwell Football Club
Presented To: The National High School Player of the Year
Presented By:
RECENT WINNERS:2016 Tate Martell, Bishop Gorman High School, Las Vegas (NV)
2015 Jacob Eason, Lake Stevens High School (WA)
2014 Trenton Thompson, Westover High School (GA)
2013 Will Grier, Davidson Day School (FL)
2012 Derrick Henry, Yulee High School (FL)
2011 Noah Spence, Bishop McDevitt Harrisburg (PA)
2010 Jeff Driskel, Hagerty High School (FL)
2009 Sharrif Floyd, George Washington High School (PA)
2008 JaMarkus McFarland, Lufkin High School (TX)
2007 DeVier Posey, LaSalle High School (OH)
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THE TRI-STATE COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD
Established: 1998
Presented To: The top prep or college coach in the Delaware Valley
RECENT WINNERS:2016 James Franklin, Temple Pennsylvania State University
2015 Matt Rhule, Temple University
2014 Andy Talley, Villanova University
2013 Bill Zwaan, West Chester University
2012 Isaac Collins, Widener University
2011 Jim Clements, Delaware Valley College
2010 K.C. Keeler, University of Delaware
2009 Al Golden, Temple University
2008 Andy Talley, Villanova University
2007 K.C. Keeler, University of Delaware
2006 Gamp Pellegrini, Malvern Preparatory School
2005 Jay Accorsi, Rowan University
2004 G.A. Mangus, Delaware Valley College
2003 K.C. Keeler, University of Delaware
2002 Al Bagnoli, University of Pennsylvania
2001 Bill Zwann, Widener University
2000 Harold “Tubby” Raymond, University of Delaware
1999 Mike Pettine##, Central Bucks West High School
1998 Frank Girardi, Lycoming College
## Pettine also won the Robert T. Clark Award in 2009
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THE BRIAN WESTBROOK*TRI-STATE PLAYER
OF THE YEAR AWARDEstablished: 2001
Named After: The Tri-State Region (Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey) that serves as the roots for the Maxwell Football Club
Presented To: The top collegiate player attending a school in the Delaware Valley
RECENT WINNERS:2016 Trace McSorley, Pennsylvania State University
2015 Joe Callahan, Wesley College
2014 Rasheed Bailey, Delaware Valley College
2013 Rondell White, West Chester University
2012 Khaseem Greene, Rutgers University
2011 Mohamed Sanu, Rutgers University
2010 Ben Ijalana, Villanova University
2009 Matt Szczur, Villanova University
2008 Kenny Britt, Rutgers University
2007 Bill Zwann, Jr., West Chester University
2006 Ray Rice, Rutgers University
2005 Adam Knoblauch, Delaware Valley College
2004 Joe McCourt**, Lafayette University
2003 Andy Hall, University of Delaware
2002 Dan Klecko, Temple University
2001 Brian Westbrook, Villanova University
** McCourt also won the Jim Henry Award in 2000
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THE FRANCIS J. “REDS” BAGNELL AWARD
Established: 1989
Named After: Francis “Reds” Bagnell. The 1950 Maxwell Winner, Bagnell starred under George Munger at the University of Pennsylvania, thriving in the Quakers’ single-wing attack. Bagnell was elected President of the Maxwell Football Club in 1976; the next year he earned election to the National Football Foundation’s College Hall of Fame. Bagnell was a successful businessman who passed away in 1995
Presented To: Lifetime contributions to the game of football
RECENT WINNERS:2016 Steve Spurrier, South Carolina/Florida/Duke2015 Joe Browne, NFL2014 Lou Holtz, Former College Coach/ESPN Analyst2014 Leigh Steinberg, Player Agent2013 Dick Vermeil, Former NFL Coach2012 Ozzie Newsome, Baltimore Ravens2011 Archie Manning, National Football Foundation2010 George Bodenheimer, ESPN2009 Robert Clark*, Maxwell Football Club2008 Steve Sabol*, NFL Films2007 Ralph Wilson*, Buffalo Bills2006 Ernie Accorsi, New York Giants2005 Darrell Royal*, University of Texas
2004 Vince Dooley, University of Georgia2003 Art McNally, NFL Consultant2002 Pat Summerall*, New York Giants/Broadcaster2001 Chris Berman, ESPN Analyst2000 Don Shula, Miami Dolphins1999 Joe Paterno,* The Pennsylvania State University1998 Dan Rooney, Pittsburgh Steelers1997 Carl Petersen, Kansas City Chiefs1996 Jerry Richardson, Carolina Panthers1995 Otho Davis*, Philadelphia Eagles1994 Ed Sabol*, NFL Films1993 Don Ohlmeyer, NBC-TV
*Deceased
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THE TOM BROOKSHIER
SPIRIT AWARDEstablished: 2000The Award was re-christened the Brookshier Award in 2010
Named After: Tom Brookshier. “Brookie” earned distinction as an All-Pro cornerback on the 1960 NFL champion Philadelphia Eagles. After a horrific broken leg ended his playing career, Brookshier went into the broadcast booth- eventually working three Super Bowls with long time partner Pat Summerall. Brookshier passed away in January 2010.Presented To: The member of the football community best exemplifying extraordinary spirit in overcoming adversity or demonstrating magnanimous service.
The Tom Brookshier Spirit Award is not an annual award but is awarded when deemed appropriate.
RECENT WINNERS:2016 James Conner, University of Pittsburgh
2015 Captains of the United States Service Academies
2014 Jim Kelly, Buffalo Bills
2012 Senior Players, The Pennsylvania State University
2011 Eddie Delaney, University of Albany
2009 Mark Herzlich, Boston College
2008 Kevin Everett, Buffalo Bills
2005 Tedy Bruschi, New England Patriots
2004 Reggie White*, Philadelphia Eagles
2003 Mark Schweiker, Governor of Pennsylvania
2000 Adam Taliaferro, The Pennsylvania State University
*Deceased
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THE TROPICANA legends AWARD
ESTAbLISHED: 2003Formerly known as the Broadcaster Award
Named After: Tropicana Hotel & Casino - a partner of the Maxwell Football Club and the location of the National Awards Dinner.
Presented To: A legendary contributor to the game of football.
RECENT WINNERS:2016 Roger Staubach, Dallas Cowboys/U.S. Naval Academy
2015 Tony Siragusa, FOX Sports
2014 Verne Lundquist and Gary Danielson, CBS Sports
2013 Mike Ditka, ESPN
2012 Cris Collinsworth, NBC Sunday Night Football
2011 Mike Tirico, ESPN - Monday Night Football
2010 Peter King, Sports Illustrated
2009 Brent Musburger, ABC
2008 Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit and Lee Corso,
ESPN College GameDay
2007 Harry Kalas, NFL Films
2006 James Brown, CBS Sports
2005 Suzy Kolber, ESPN
2004 Tom Jackson, ESPN
2003 Joe Theisman, ESPN
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THE VICIS INNOVATION IN SAFETY AWARD
ESTAbLISHED: 2015
Presented By:
Because player safety is critical, we have partnered with the Maxwell Football Club to recognize the NFL or NCAA Equipment manager or trainer who has done the most to advance player safety through innovation.
Presented To: Player Safety innovators
RECENT WINNERS:2016 Allen Wright, Equipment Manager, Kansas City Chiefs
2015 Dana Marquez, Equipment Manager, Auburn University
THE Steinberg Denicola humanitarian AWARD
ESTAbLISHED: 2016
Presented By:
The NFL community is one of the nation’s largest contributors of charitable service, yet often times the performances are overshadowed by issues that garner national attention. This is why business partners Cosmo DeNicola and Leigh Steinberg thought it was important to create an award that recognized the community and charitable service that characterizes the lives of people involved with the NFL Community.
Presented To: Deserving members of the NFL community.
RECENT WINNERS:2016 Connor Barwin, Philadelphia Eagles
The NFL community is one of the nation’s largest contributors of charitable service, yet often times the performances are overshadowed by issues that garner national attention. This is why business partners Cosmo DeNicola and Leigh Steinberg thought it was important to create an award that recognized the community and charitable service that characterizes the lives of people involved with the NFL Community.
The Steinberg DeNicola Humanitarian award has historically been presented to deserving members of the NFL community at the annual Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl party. This year, DeNicola and Steinberg are proud to unveil the Humanitarian Award at Maxwell Football Club’s 80th Anniversary gala.
2017 RECIPIENT CONNOR BARWIN Since arriving in Philadelphia, Eagles linebacker Connor Barwin has been a big supporter of the Eagles Youth Partnership, a charity which serves low-income children within the Philadelphia area. In December of 2013, he founded the Make the World Better Foundation (MTWB), which builds and rehabilitates parks to provide safe and fun spaces for outdoor athletic and artistic play. MTWB believes that communities prosper when young people have access to athletics and the arts.
MTWB is dedicated to raising funds through innovative and creative ways. In June 2016, Barwin hosted his third annual MTWB Concert, raising $200,000. In 2014 and 2015, the foundation raised $700,000 for the renovation of South Philadelphia’s Ralph Brooks Park, was featured in NFL Films Presents: The Street Eagle.
Photo Credit: Fredis Benitez
S T E I N B E R G D E N I CO L A HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Brinker, Simpson & Company, LLC is one of the Philadelphia area’s leading full-service certified public accounting and business advisory firms with over 25 years’ experience serving high net worth individuals, businesses, and entrepreneurs within a wide range of industries. Email Anthony Mitchell at [email protected].
The NFL community is one of the nation’s largest contributors of charitable service, yet often times the performances are overshadowed by issues that garner national attention. This is why business partners Cosmo DeNicola and Leigh Steinberg thought it was important to create an award that recognized the community and charitable service that characterizes the lives of people involved with the NFL Community.
The Steinberg DeNicola Humanitarian award has historically been presented to deserving members of the NFL community at the annual Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl party. This year, DeNicola and Steinberg are proud to unveil the Humanitarian Award at Maxwell Football Club’s 80th Anniversary gala.
2017 RECIPIENT CONNOR BARWIN Since arriving in Philadelphia, Eagles linebacker Connor Barwin has been a big supporter of the Eagles Youth Partnership, a charity which serves low-income children within the Philadelphia area. In December of 2013, he founded the Make the World Better Foundation (MTWB), which builds and rehabilitates parks to provide safe and fun spaces for outdoor athletic and artistic play. MTWB believes that communities prosper when young people have access to athletics and the arts.
MTWB is dedicated to raising funds through innovative and creative ways. In June 2016, Barwin hosted his third annual MTWB Concert, raising $200,000. In 2014 and 2015, the foundation raised $700,000 for the renovation of South Philadelphia’s Ralph Brooks Park, was featured in NFL Films Presents: The Street Eagle.
Photo Credit: Fredis Benitez
S T E I N B E R G D E N I CO L A HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Brinker, Simpson & Company, LLC is one of the Philadelphia area’s leading full-service certified public accounting and business advisory firms with over 25 years’ experience serving high net worth individuals, businesses, and entrepreneurs within a wide range of industries. Email Anthony Mitchell at [email protected].
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The NFL community is one of the nation’s largest contributors of charitable service, yet often times the performances are overshadowed by issues that garner national attention. This is why business partners Cosmo DeNicola and Leigh Steinberg thought it was important to create an award that recognized the community and charitable service that characterizes the lives of people involved with the NFL Community.
The Steinberg DeNicola Humanitarian award has historically been presented to deserving members of the NFL community at the annual Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl party. This year, DeNicola and Steinberg are proud to unveil the Humanitarian Award at Maxwell Football Club’s 80th Anniversary gala.
2017 RECIPIENT CONNOR BARWIN Since arriving in Philadelphia, Eagles linebacker Connor Barwin has been a big supporter of the Eagles Youth Partnership, a charity which serves low-income children within the Philadelphia area. In December of 2013, he founded the Make the World Better Foundation (MTWB), which builds and rehabilitates parks to provide safe and fun spaces for outdoor athletic and artistic play. MTWB believes that communities prosper when young people have access to athletics and the arts.
MTWB is dedicated to raising funds through innovative and creative ways. In June 2016, Barwin hosted his third annual MTWB Concert, raising $200,000. In 2014 and 2015, the foundation raised $700,000 for the renovation of South Philadelphia’s Ralph Brooks Park, was featured in NFL Films Presents: The Street Eagle.
Photo Credit: Fredis Benitez
S T E I N B E R G D E N I CO L A HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Brinker, Simpson & Company, LLC is one of the Philadelphia area’s leading full-service certified public accounting and business advisory firms with over 25 years’ experience serving high net worth individuals, businesses, and entrepreneurs within a wide range of industries. Email Anthony Mitchell at [email protected].
2015 Derrick Henry, University of Alabama2014 Marcus Mariota, University of Oregon2013 AJ McCarron, University of Alabama2012 Manti T’eo University of Notre Dame2011 Andrew Luck, Stanford University2010 Cam Newton, Auburn 2009 Colt McCoy University of Texas2008 Tim Tebow, University of Florida 2007 Tim Tebow, University of Florida 2006 Brady Quinn, University of Notre Dame 2005 Vince Young, University of Texas 2004 Jason White, University of Oklahoma 2003 Eli Manning, University of Mississippi 2002 Larry Johnson, Pennsylvania State University 2001 Ken Dorsey, University of Miami 2000 Drew Brees, Purdue University 1999 Ron Dayne, University of Wisconsin 1998 Ricky Williams, University of Texas 1997 Peyton Manning, University of Tennessee 1996 Danny Wuerffel, University of Florida 1995 Eddie George, Ohio State University 1994 Kerry Collins, Pennsylvania State University 1993 Charlie Ward, Florida State University 1992 Gino Torretta, University of Miami 1991 Desmond Howard, University of Michigan 1990 Ty Detmer, Brigham Young University
1989 Anthony Thompson, Indiana University 1988 Barry Sanders, Oklahoma State University 1987 Don McPherson, Syracuse University 1986 Vinny Testaverde, University of Miami 1985 Chuck Long, University of Iowa 1984 Doug Flutie, Boston College 1983 Mike Rozier, University of Nebraska 1982 Herschel Walker, University of Georgia 1981 Marcus Allen, University of Southern California 1980 Hugh Green, University of Pittsburgh 1979 Charles White, University of Southern California 1978 Charles Fusina, Pennsylvania State University 1977 Ross Browner, University of Notre Dame 1976 Tony Dorsett, University of Pittsburgh 1975 Archie Griffin, Ohio State University 1974 Steve Joachim, Temple University 1973 John Cappelletti, Pennsylvania State University 1972 Brad Van Pelt*, Michigan State University 1971 Ed Marinaro, Cornell University 1970 Jim Plunkett, Stanford University 1969 Mike Reid, Pennsylvania State University 1968 O.J. Simpson, University of Southern California 1967 Gary Beban, UCLA 1966 James R. Lynch, University of Notre Dame 1965 Tommy Nobis, Jr., University of Texas 1964 Glenn Ressler, Pennsylvania State University 1963 Roger Staubach, U.S. Naval Academy
1962 Terry Baker, Oregon State University 1961 Robert E. Ferguson*, Ohio State University 1960 Joseph Bellino, U.S. Naval Academy 1959 Richard J. Lucas, Pennsylvania State University 1958 Peter J. Dawkins, U.S. Military Academy 1957 Robert H. Reifsnyder, U.S. Naval Academy 1956 Tom McDonald, University of Oklahoma 1955 Howard Cassidy, Ohio State University 1954 Ronald Beagle, U.S. Naval Academy 1953 John Lattner, University of Notre Dame 1952 John Lattner, University of Notre Dame 1951 Dick Kazmaier*, Princeton University 1950 Francis J. Bagnell*, University of Pennsylvania 1949 Leon Hart*, University of Notre Dame 1948 Charles Bednarik*, University of Pennsylvania 1947 Doak Walker*, Southern Methodist University 1946 Charles Trippi, University of Georgia 1945 Felix A. Blanchard*, U.S. Military Academy 1944 Glenn Davis*, U.S. Military Academy 1943 Robert H. Odell, University of Pennsylvania 1942 Paul V. Governali*, Columbia University 1941 Bill Dudley*, University of Virginia
*Deceased
APPENDIX - PAST WINNERSMAXWELL AWARD
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1940 Tom Harmon*, University of Michigan 1939 Niles C. Kinnick*, University of Iowa 1938 Davey O’Brien*, Texas Christian University 1937 Clinton E. Frank*, Yale University 2014 J.J. Watt, Houston Texans2013 Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos2012 Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings2011 Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers2010 Michael Vick, Philadelphia Eagles2009 Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints2008 Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings 2007 Tom Brady, New England Patriots 2006 LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers 2005 Shaun Alexander, Seattle Seahawks 2004 Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts 2003 Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts 2002 Rich Gannon, Oakland Raiders 2001 Marshall Faulk, St. Louis Rams 2000 Rich Gannon, Oakland Raiders 1999 Kurt Warner, St. Louis Rams 1998 Randall Cunningham, Minnesota Vikings 1997 Barry Sanders, Detroit Lions 1996 Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers 1995 Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers 1994 Steve Young, San Francisco 49ers 1993 Emmitt Smith, Dallas Cowboys 1992 Steve Young, San Francisco 49ers 1991 Barry Sanders, Detroit Lions 1990 Randall Cunningham, Philadelphia Eagles 1989 Joe Montana, San Francisco 49ers
1988 Randall Cunningham, Philadelphia Eagles 1987 Jerry Rice, San Francisco 49ers 1986 Lawrence Taylor, New York Giants 1985 Walter Payton*, Chicago Bears 1984 Dan Marino, Miami Dolphins 1983 John Riggins, Washington Redskins 1982 Joe Theisman, Washington Redskins 1981 Ken Anderson, Cincinnati Bengels 1980 Ron Jaworski, Philadelphia Eagles 1979 Earl Campbell, Houston Oils 1978 Terry Bradshaw, Pittsburgh Steelers 1977 Bob Griese, Miami Dolphins 1976 Ken Stabler*, Oakland Raiders 1975 Fran Tarkenton, Minnesota Vikings 1974 Merlin Olsen*, Los Angeles Rams 1973 O.J. Simpson, Buffalo Bills 1972 Larry Brown, Washington Redskins 1971 Roger Staubach, Dallas Cowboys 1970 George Blanda, Oakland Raiders 1969 Roman Gabriel, Los Angeles Rams 1968 LeRoy Kelly, Cleveland Browns 1967 John Unitas*, Baltimore Colts 1966 Don Meredith*, Dallas Cowboys 1965 Pete Retzlaff, Philadelphia Eagles 1964 John Unitas*, Baltimore Colts 1963 Jim Brown, Cleveland Browns 1962 Andy Robustelli, New York Giants 1961 Paul Hornung, Green Bay Packers 1960 Norman Van Brocklin *, Philadelphia Eagles 1959 John Unitas*, Baltimore Colts
2014 Dan Mullen, Missisippi State University2013 David Cutcliffe, Duke University2012 Bill O’Brien, The Pennsylvania State University2011 Brady Hoke, University of Michigan2010 Frank Beamer, Virginia Tech2009 Gary Patterson, Texas Christian University 2008 Mike Leach, Texas Tech University 2007 Mark Mangino, The University of Kansas 2006 Greg Schiano, Rutgers University 2005 Joe Paterno*, The Pennsylvania State University2004 Urban Meyer, The University of Utah2003 Pete Carroll, The University of Southern California2002 Tyrone Wilingham, The University of Notre Dame2001 Ralph Friedgen, The University of Maryland2000 Bob Stoops, The University of Oklahoma1999 Frank Beamer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute1998 Philip Fulmer, The University of Tennessee1997 Lloyd Carr, The University of Michigan 1996 Bruce Snyder, Arizona State University1995 Gary Barnett, Northwestern University 1994 Joe Paterno*, The Pennsylvania State University1993 Terry Bowden, Auburn University1992 Gene Stallings, The University of Alabama1991 Don James, The University of Washington1990 Joe Paterno*, The Pennsylvania State University 1989 Glenn “Bo” Schembechler, The University of Michigan
*Deceased
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