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Pro Football Writers of America
AbbreviationPFWA
FormationDecember 28, 1963; 62 years ago (1963-12-28)
Founded atChicago
President
Calvin Watkins
Websitewww.profootballwriters.org

The Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA), sometimes known as Pro Football Writers Association, is an organization that purports to be "[the] official voice of pro football writers, promoting and fighting for access to NFL personnel to best serve the public."[1] Goals of the organization include improving access to practices and locker rooms, developing working relationships with all teams, and ensuring that football writers are treated in a professional manner. By the mid-2000s, the group consisted of over 300 writers, editors, and columnists who cover pro football. The PFWA also issue several awards and honors following each NFL season.

Awards

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All-NFL Team

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See also: All-Pro § Pro Football Writers Association

Most Valuable Player

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Main article: PFWA NFL Most Valuable Player Award

Offensive Player of the Year

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Main article: PFWA NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award

Defensive Player of the Year

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Main article: PFWA NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award

Rookie of the Year

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Main article: National Football League Rookie of the Year Award § Pro Football Writers of America NFL ROTY Award

Comeback Player of the Year

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Main article: National Football League Comeback Player of the Year Award § PFW/PFWA Comeback Player of the Year award (1972–present)

George Halas Award

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Main article: George Halas Award
Note: The George Halas Award should not be confused with the Newspaper Enterprise Association's George Halas Trophy that was awarded to the NFL defensive player of the year from 1966 to 1996, or the NFL's George Halas Trophy that is awarded to the National Football Conference champion.

Good Guy Award

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The PFWA Good Guy Award has been given annually since 2005 to an NFL player "for his qualities and professional style in helping pro football writers do their jobs."[2]

YearWinnerTeam
2005Jerome BettisPittsburgh Steelers
2006Tiki BarberNew York Giants
2007LaDainian TomlinsonSan Diego Chargers
2008Brett FavreGreen Bay Packers
2009Kurt WarnerArizona Cardinals
2010Drew BreesNew Orleans Saints
2011Aaron RodgersGreen Bay Packers
2012Tim TebowDenver Broncos
2013Tony GonzalezAtlanta Falcons
2014Russell WilsonSeattle Seahawks
2015Richard ShermanSeattle Seahawks
2016Thomas DavisCarolina Panthers
2017Larry FitzgeraldArizona Cardinals
2018Chris LongPhiladelphia Eagles
2019Chris LongPhiladelphia Eagles
2020Eli ManningNew York Giants
2021Philip RiversIndianapolis Colts
2022Cameron HeywardPittsburgh Steelers
2023Jason KelcePhiladelphia Eagles

Jack Horrigan Award

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Since 1974, the PFWA has given an annual award named in memory of sportswriter Jack Horrigan, to honor a league or club official "for his or her qualities and professional style in helping the pro football writers do their job."[3] The most recent five winners have been Thomas Dimitroff (2012), Mike Signora (NFL Vice President of Football Communications) (2013), Pete Carroll (2014), Bruce Arians (2015), and John Elway (2016).[3]

Bill Nunn Award

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See: Bill Nunn Memorial Award

Rozelle Award

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The Rozelle Award is given to the club public relations department that consistently strives for excellence in its dealings and relationships with the media. It is named after Pete Rozelle, who served as commissioner of the NFL from 1960 until 1989.

Past presidents

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Pro Football Writers of America". Pfwa.org. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
  2. ^ "Good Guy Award | PFWA". Profootballwriters.org. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
  3. ^ a b "Jack Horrigan Award". profootballwriters.org. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
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Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pro_Football_Writers_of_America&oldid=1328607528"

    Pro Football Writers of America
    AbbreviationPFWA
    FormationDecember 28, 1963; 62 years ago (1963-12-28)
    Founded atChicago
    President
    		Calvin Watkins
    Websitewww.profootballwriters.org

    The Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA), sometimes known as Pro Football Writers Association, is an organization that purports to be "[the] official voice of pro football writers, promoting and fighting for access to NFL personnel to best serve the public."[1] Goals of the organization include improving access to practices and locker rooms, developing working relationships with all teams, and ensuring that football writers are treated in a professional manner. By the mid-2000s, the group consisted of over 300 writers, editors, and columnists who cover pro football. The PFWA also issue several awards and honors following each NFL season.

    Awards

    All-NFL Team

    Most Valuable Player

    Offensive Player of the Year

    Defensive Player of the Year

    Rookie of the Year

    Comeback Player of the Year

    George Halas Award

    Note: The George Halas Award should not be confused with the Newspaper Enterprise Association's George Halas Trophy that was awarded to the NFL defensive player of the year from 1966 to 1996, or the NFL's George Halas Trophy that is awarded to the National Football Conference champion.

    Good Guy Award

    The PFWA Good Guy Award has been given annually since 2005 to an NFL player "for his qualities and professional style in helping pro football writers do their jobs."[2]

    YearWinnerTeam
    2005Jerome BettisPittsburgh Steelers
    2006Tiki BarberNew York Giants
    2007LaDainian TomlinsonSan Diego Chargers
    2008Brett FavreGreen Bay Packers
    2009Kurt WarnerArizona Cardinals
    2010Drew BreesNew Orleans Saints
    2011Aaron RodgersGreen Bay Packers
    2012Tim TebowDenver Broncos
    2013Tony GonzalezAtlanta Falcons
    2014Russell WilsonSeattle Seahawks
    2015Richard ShermanSeattle Seahawks
    2016Thomas DavisCarolina Panthers
    2017Larry FitzgeraldArizona Cardinals
    2018Chris LongPhiladelphia Eagles
    2019Chris LongPhiladelphia Eagles
    2020Eli ManningNew York Giants
    2021Philip RiversIndianapolis Colts
    2022Cameron HeywardPittsburgh Steelers
    2023Jason KelcePhiladelphia Eagles

    Jack Horrigan Award

    Since 1974, the PFWA has given an annual award named in memory of sportswriter Jack Horrigan, to honor a league or club official "for his or her qualities and professional style in helping the pro football writers do their job."[3] The most recent five winners have been Thomas Dimitroff (2012), Mike Signora (NFL Vice President of Football Communications) (2013), Pete Carroll (2014), Bruce Arians (2015), and John Elway (2016).[3]

    Bill Nunn Award

    See: Bill Nunn Memorial Award

    Rozelle Award

    The Rozelle Award is given to the club public relations department that consistently strives for excellence in its dealings and relationships with the media. It is named after Pete Rozelle, who served as commissioner of the NFL from 1960 until 1989.

    Past presidents

    See also

    References

    1. ^ "Pro Football Writers of America". Pfwa.org. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
    2. ^ "Good Guy Award | PFWA". Profootballwriters.org. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
    3. ^ a b "Jack Horrigan Award". profootballwriters.org. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
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