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The NFL Players Association annually recognizes players who go above and beyond to perform community service in their team cities and hometowns. Running Back Willis McGahee and Linebacker Wesley Woodyard were selected by their teammates to represent the Denver Broncos as finalists for the award.
The Byron "Whizzer" White Award is the highest honor the NFLPA can bestow on a player. The award was established by the professional football players of America to acknowledge a debt of gratitude to one of their own, Supreme Court Justice Byron Raymond "Whizzer" White-scholar, athlete, patriot, humanitarian and public servant. The NFLPA presents this prestigious annual award to the player that is just as dedicated off the field as he is on the field.
During annual NFLPA locker room meetings, players selected teammates to receive NFLPA PULSE Awards for their outstanding work in the community. These winners were invited to submit applications for the Byron "Whizzer" White Award and received monetary donations for their foundations or a charity of their choice.
A panel of peers will select five finalists from the pool of PULSE winners. All finalists will receive additional charity donations and one will be named the 2013 Byron "Whizzer" White Award winner and receive an additional $100,000 for his charity.
The 2013 Byron "Whizzer" White judging panel includes - Mike Florio (Pro Football Talk), Jim Trotter (Sports Illustrated), Richard Trumka (President, AFL-CIO) and Brian Waters (Pro Player Insiders). The winner will be announced at the NFLPA's State of the Union press conference at the Super Bowl media center in New Orleans.
Click here to view all of the 2013 NFLPA PULSE Award winners:
Good Luck to Willis and Wesley.
Go Broncos!
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