Dak nominated for NFL Man of the Year Award

The Dallas Cowboys today announced Dak Prescott as their nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, presented by Nationwide.

One of the league’s most prestigious honors, this award recognizes an NFL player for outstanding community service activities off the field, as well as excellence on the field. Each of the league’s 32 nominees was announced Tuesday.

The unprecedented challenges of recent years prompted Prescott to expand the mission of community work done through his Faith Fight Finish Foundation (FFF). FFF now focuses on 4 main initiatives: colon cancer research, mental health and suicide prevention, bridging the gap between law enforcement and the communities they serve, and offering assistance to those facing life difficulties.

“I would like to thank the Dallas Cowboys for naming me their 2022 Man of the Year nominee,” Prescott said. “It is my privilege to use this platform to influence causes that are important to me, my family and the community. If my voice can speak up for those who feel marginalized, who need assistance, encouragement or support in an effort to achieve a change, then I feel the obligation to speak”.

Since being drafted in the fourth round in 2016, Prescott has become not only one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, but one of the best in franchise history.

Last week, Dak passed Roger Staubach (153) and Danny White (155) for third in Cowboys history for all-time touchdown passes, finishing the game with 156 career TDs.

Through all of his success on the field, Dak has had to overcome various adversities, including injuries such as a season-ending ankle injury in 2020, a calf injury in 2021, and then a thumb injury this season. year that left him sidelined for five games.

“Dak’s compassion and drive to make a difference in the lives of others is truly amazing,” said Charlotte Jones, executive vice president and chief brand officer for the Dallas Cowboys. “Through his foundation, he has built a legacy to honor both his mother and his brother who is impacting real change. We are proud to call him our Man of the Year.”

As the nominee, Prescott will wear a Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year helmet decal through the end of the season in recognition of his achievements on and off the field.

Nominees from each of the 32 teams will be highlighted and recognized for their important work over the weekend leading up to Super Bowl LVII. The 2022 NFL Man of the Year will be announced during NFL Honors, a primetime awards special that will air the Thursday before Super Bowl LVII, on NBC.

The 32 nominees will receive a donation of up to $40,000 in their name to the charity of their choice. The winner of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award will receive a donation of up to $250,000 to the charity of his choice. All donations are courtesy of the NFL Foundation and Nationwide.

Fans can participate in Nationwide’s 8th Annual Charity Challenge, a social media campaign designed to support and promote the nominees. Fans can vote on Twitter using #WPMOYChallenge followed by the last name of their favorite nominee or their Twitter account. The player whose single mention is used the most between December 6 and January 8 will receive a $25,000 contribution to the charity of their choice, while second and third-place finishers will receive donations of $10,000 and $5,000, all courtesy from Nationwide. Hashtag information and official rules can be found at www.nfl.com/manoftheyear.