Pro Football Writers of America

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.

Pro Football Writers of America
AbbreviationPFWA
FormationDecember 28, 1963 (1963-12-28)
Founded atChicago
President
Lindsay Jones
Websitewww.profootballwriters.org

Awards

All-NFL Team
See also: All-Pro § Pro Football Writers Association

NFL Most Valuable Player Award
Main article: Pro Football Writers of America NFL Most Valuable Player Award

NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award
Main article: Pro Football Writers of America NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award

NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award
Main article: Pro Football Writers of America NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award

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

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

George Halas Award
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

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]

Year Winner Team
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

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 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 2015-10-16.
  2. "Good Guy Award | PFWA". Profootballwriters.org. Retrieved 2015-10-16.
  3. "Jack Horrigan Award". profootballwriters.org. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
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