Hashtag information and official rules can be found at nfl.com/manoftheyear. 17 will receive a $25,000 contribution to their charity of choice, while the second and third place finishers will receive $10,000 and $5,000 donations, all courtesy of Nationwide. The player whose unique hashtag is used the most between Dec. Fans can vote on Twitter by using #WPMOYChallenge followed by their favorite nominee's last name. Nationwide is honored to play a part in sharing their stories and supporting the tremendous work of these community champions.'įans are encouraged to participate in Nationwide's 6th annual Charity Challenge, a social media campaign designed to support and promote team nominees. 'We have long known that NFL players care about the communities where they live and play, but these 32 men have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to advocate for personal causes and inspire action to support them. 'Nationwide is proud to recognize an impressive class of Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominees,' said Nationwide's Chief Marketing Officer RAMON JONES. All donations are courtesy of the NFL Foundation and Nationwide. The winner of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award will receive a $250,000 donation to the charity of their choice. The 2020 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year will be announced during NFL Honors, a primetime awards special to air nationally the week of Super Bowl LV on CBS.Īll 32 nominees will receive a $40,000 donation in their name to their charity of choice. The nominees will leave lasting legacies across the country in a time when we need leadership and strength the most.'įor the third year in a row, all 32 team winners will be highlighted as nominees and recognized for their important work during the week leading up to Super Bowl LV. 'The 32 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominees remind us that even in the face of adversity, players continue to raise awareness and use their voice and platform to positively impact their communities.

'This year has presented significant challenges for us all, from the ongoing global pandemic to the continued social injustices witnessed this year,' said NFL Commissioner ROGER GOODELL.

First established in 1970, the national award was renamed in 1999 after the late Hall of Fame Chicago Bears running back WALTER PAYTON.

Considered the league's most prestigious honor, the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide recognizes an NFL player for outstanding community service activities off the field, as well as excellence on the field. Representing the best of the NFL's commitment to philanthropy and community impact, each player was selected as his team's Man of the Year and is now eligible to win the national award. The NFL announced today the 32 nominees for the WALTER PAYTON NFL MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD PRESENTED BY NATIONWIDE.

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