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National Awards Program

Each year, Pop Warner awards prominent leaders in professional sports for their contributions to the community as part of the All-American Scholars program.

2023 NATIONAL AWARD RECIPIENTS:

  • The Buffalo Bills Training Staff: Humanitarian Award
  • Diana Flores: Trailblazer Award
  • Seattle Seahawks: NFL Team of the Year

ABOUT THE AWARDS:

The Pop Warner NFL Team of the Year is given annually to the organization that has demonstrated commitment to its community and support of our nation’s youth both locally and nationally.

The Pop Warner Trailblazer Award is given to an individual who has broken barriers in their field of work and whose actions and contributions provide new possibilities for the next generation.

The Pop Warner Humanitarian Award is given to an individual who sets a positive example for today’s youth by accomplishing both outstanding athletic achievements and philanthropic initiatives.

National Award Recipients

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The following are the awards that Pop Warner Little Scholars presents to deserving individuals as part of the All-American Scholars program.

THE WARNER AWARD:

  • Steve Hatchell (2014)
  • DeMaurice Smith (2012)
  • Jerry Kurz (2011)
  • Pierre Garcon (2010)
  • Myles Brand (2009)
  • Troy Vincent (2008)
  • David Baker (2007)
  • Jonathan Kraft (2006)
  • Spanos, Dean (2005)
  • Kemp, Jack (2004)
  • Bidwill, Michael (2003)
  • Peterson, Carl D (2002)
  • Weaver, Wayne J (2001)
  • Weiss, Al (2000)
  • Davis, Terrell (1999)
  • Spanos, Alex (1998)
  • Hunt, Lamar (1997)
  • Robinson, Eddie G. (1996)
  • Butkus, Dick (1995)
  • Sabol, Steve (1994)
  • Tagliabue, Paul (1993)
  • Schultz, Richard D. (1992)
  • Pennsylvania Univ (1991)
  • Russell Corporation (1990)
  • Notre Dame Univerity (1989)
  • Duke University (1988)
  • Du Pont, John Eleuthere (1987)
  • Perot, H. Ross (1986)
  • DeBartolo, Edward J., Jr. (1985)
  • Robbie, Joe (1984)
  • Tomlin, Joseph J. (1983)
  • Cross, Irv (1982)

THE JOSEPH J. TOMLIN AWARD

  • Williams, Doug (2004)
  • Dempsey, Cedric (2002)
  • Swann, Lynn (2000)
  • Upshaw, Gene (1997)
  • Mackey, John (1996)
  • Drysdale, Meyers, Ann (1995)
  • Williams, Reggie (1994)
  • De Varona, Donna (1993)
  • Blount, Mel (1992)
  • Minisi, Anthony S. (1991)
  • Bednarik, Charles (1991)
  • Robbie, Joe (1990)
  • Holtz, Lou (1989)

THE GOLD FOOTBALL AWARD

  • Joe Ehrmann (2019)
  • Dr. Julian Bailes (2018)
  • Mike & Chris Golic (2017)
  • A.G. Spanos (2015)
  • Alfred Morris (2013)
  • John O'Leary (2012)
  • Rick Horrow (2008)
  • McInally, Pat (2003)
  • Kush, Frank (2001)
  • Vermeil, Dick (2000)
  • Teaff, Grant (1999)
  • Eastmond, William R. (1994)
  • Green, Dennis (1993)
  • Levy, Robert P (1992)
  • Herkimer, Lawrence R (1991)
  • Finley, Charles O (1991)
  • Tilley, Lou (1990)
  • Schalch, Charles F (1990)
  • Landesberg, Harold L (1990)
  • Della Rocca, Dominick (1990)
  • Segal, Bernard G., Esq. (1988)
  • Kopp, Charles G. Esq. (1988)
  • Berlin, Sally (1988)
  • Scott, Joseph C (1985)

THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

  • Jerry Jones (2014)
    Art McNally

THE FEMALE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

  • Jennifer King (2021)
  • Toni Harris (2019)
  • Mirai Nagasu (2018)
  • Lyndsey Fry (2017)
  • Cortney Jordan (2016)
  • Susan Francia (2015)
  • Erin Hamlin (2014)
  • Nancy Kerrigan (2013)
  • Pat Summitt (2012)
  • Tammy Williams (2011)
  • Bonnie Bernstein (2010)
  • Summer Sanders (2009)
  • Rita Benson Leblanc (2008)
  • Natalie Coughlin (2007
  • Kelly Naqi (2006)
  • Visser, Lesley (2005)
  • Fleece, Lura (2004)
  • Borden, Amanda (2003)
  • Simpson, Cleary (2002)
  • Roberts, Robin (2001)
  • Abdul, Paula (2000)
  • Strug, Kerry (1999)
  • Burge, Heather (1997)

TRAILBLAZER AWARD

  • Diana Flores (2023)
  • Dawn Aponte (2022)

THE POP WARNER HALL OF FAME

  • Pritchard, Abisha (1988)
  • Peterson, Carl D (1988)
  • Carmichael, Harold (1987)
  • Jaworski, Ron (1986)
  • Vermeil, Dick (1986)
  • Gallagher, Jim (1984)
  • Eller, Carl (1984)
  • Whitaker, Jack (1982)
  • Schenkel, Chris (1982)
  • Sabol, Edwin (1982)
  • McNally, Art (1982)
  • Lebaron, Eddie (1982)
  • Ewbank, Weeb (1982)
  • Bergey, Bill (1982)
  • Allen, George (1982)
  • Theismann, Joe (1981)
  • Pearson, Drew (1981)
  • Majors, John (1981)
  • Henry, Wally (1981)
  • Dooley, Vince (1981)
  • Arslanian, Sarkis (1981)
  • Butkus, Dick (1981)
  • Swann, Lynn (1981)
  • Wistert, Al (1980)
  • Retzlaff, Pete (1980)
  • Brookshier, Tom (1980)
  • Bell, Bert (1980)
  • Van Buren, Steve (1979)
  • Unitas, John (1979)
  • Shula, Don (1979)
  • Sayers, Gale E (1979)
  • Rooney, Arthur J., Sr. (1979)
  • Pollard, Fritz (1979)
  • Parseghian, Ara (1979)
  • Lombardi, Vince (1979)
  • Jurgensen, Sonnye (1979)
  • Harmon, Thomas D (1979)
  • Halas, George S. Sr. (1979)
  • Grange, Harold (Red) (1979)
  • Graham, Otto (1979)
  • Goldberg, Marshall (1979)
  • Garbisch, Edgar W (1979)
  • Friedman, Benny (1979)
  • Fish, Hamilton, Sr (1979)
  • Brown, Jim (1979)
  • Robinson, Eddie G (1979)

THE POP WARNER AFL TEAM OF THE YEAR

  • Los Angeles Avengers (2008)
  • Chicago Rush (2007)
  • Orlando Predators (2006)

THE POP WARNER MEDIA AWARD

  • Charles Davis (2016)

THE GLENN S. "POP" WARNER INSPIRATION TO YOUTH AWARD

  • Darren Waller (2022)
  • Justin Simmons (2021)
  • Brandon Carr (2019)
  • Gerald McCoy (2018)
  • Nate Solder (2017)
  • Brandon Brooks (2017)
  • Delanie Walker (2016)
  • Peggy Llewellyn (2015)
  • LaMarr Woodley (2014)
  • Gerald McCoy (2012)
  • Matt Forte (2011)
  • Julian Edelman (2010)
  • Earnest Graham (2009)
  • Wes Welker (2008)
  • Larry Johnson (2007)
  • LeCharles Bentle (2006)
  • Warner, Kurt (2005)
  • Brown, Tim (2004)
  • Williams, Ricky (2003)
  • Holmes, Priest (2002)
  • Bledsoe, Drew (2001)
  • Davis, Terrell (1999)
  • Thomas, Derrick (1997)
  • Smith, Emmitt (1996)
  • Allegre, Raul (1995)
  • Seau, Junior (1994)
  • Wolf, Warren (1993)

THE POP WARNER HUMANITARIAN AWARD

  • Buffalo Bills Training Staff (2023)
  • Warrick Dunn (2022)
  • Laurent Duvernay-Tardif (2021)
  • Gabriela Windey (2021)
  • Ryan Kerrigan (2019)
  • Tommy Bohanon (2018)
  • Sam Barrington (2016)
  • Calais Campbell (2015)
  • Ben Coates (2013)
  • Matt Light (2012)
  • Santana/Sinorice Moss (2010)
  • Bob Sanders (2009)
  • Joshua Cribbs (2008)
  • Antonio Freeman (2006)
  • Larry Fitzgerald (2005)

THE POP WARNER NFL TEAM OF THE YEAR

  • Seattle Seahawks (2023)
  • Los Angeles Rams (2022)
  • Buffalo Bills (2021)
  • Miami Dolphins (2019)
  • Houston Texans (2018)
  • San Francisco 49ers (NFC) (2017)
  • San Diego Chargers (AFC) (2015)
  • New York Jets (AFC) (2014)
  • New England Patriots (AFC) (2013)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (AFC) (2012)
  • Chicago Bears (NFC) (2011)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (AFC) (2010)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFC) (2009)
  • Philadelphia Eagles (NFC) (2008)
  • San Diego Chargers (AFC) (2007)
  • New England Patriots (AFC) (2006)
  • Kansas City Chiefs (AFC) (2005)
  • Arizona Cardinals (NFC) (2005)
  • Carolina Panthers (AFC) (2004)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (NFC) (2004)

POP WARNER BANQUET EMCEES:

  • Michael Cain, USOC (2019)
  • Michael Cain, USOC (2018)
  • Michael Cain, USOC (2017) 
  • Michael Cain, Disney Sports (2016)
  • Michael Cain, Disney Sports (2015)
  • Michael Cain, Disney Sports (2014)
  • Michael Cain, Disney Sports (2013)
  • Charles Davis, NFL Network (2012)
  • Dave Kaplan, Disney Sports (2011)
  • Charles Davis, NFL Network (2010)
  • Scott Pinner (2009)
  • Scott Pinner (2008)
  • Scott Pinner (2007)
  • Scott Pinner (2006)
  • Scott Pinner (2005)
  • Lee Corso, ESPN College Gameday (2004)
  • Brent Weber, Walt Disney World (2003)
  • Charles Davis, TBS/TNT Sports & Sunshine Network (2002)
  • Charles Davis, TBS/TNT Sports & Sunshine Network (2001)
  • Charles Davis, TBS/TNT Sports & Sunshine Network (2000)

 

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