Wilson and his wife Ciara also partnered with the campaign I AM A VOTER to educate people on the importance of registering to vote. Wilson also worked through his Why Not You Foundation ("WNYF"), which is a nonprofit dedicated to education, children's health and fighting poverty - empowering today's youth to lead with a "why not you" attitude, according to their official website. The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year recognizes an NFL player. Wilson also partnered with Wheels Up to create Meals Up to aid in halting the growing levels of food insecurity during the coronavirus crisis. Jaguars defensive end Calais Campbell won Walter Payton Man of the Year on Saturday night, the final award given out at NFL Honors. All other 31 nominees receive up to $40,000 donated to their charity of choice.Īccording to NFL.com, Wilson demonstrated dedication and commitment to community efforts this year by making a personal donation of one million meals to Feeding America. The DETROIT LIONS announced today MATTHEW STAFFORD as its nominee for the WALTER PAYTON NFL MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD PRESENTED BY NATIONWIDE. Each team nominates one player who has had a significant positive impact on his community, and the winner of the award each year receives a $250,000 donated to the winner's charity of choice. It was renamed in 1999 after the late Hall of Fame Chicago Bears running back, Walter Payton. The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, which was established in 1970, recognizes an NFL player for his excellence on and off the field. During the NFL Honors on Saturday night, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was named the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year. All NFL players were able to bring some happiness to a chaotic world that was in the midst of a deadly pandemic and a racial justice awakening just by playing football in 2020, but there was one player who stood out among all others.
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