The Wuerffel Trophy
Honoring Community Service Impact Leadership Inspiration Integrity Humility
College football's
premier award for
Community Service.
Honoring college football’s most impactful leaders in community service, The Wuerffel Trophy is presented to the FBS player who best combines exemplary community service with leadership achievement on and off the field. National voters consider nominees from over 100 major universities. The Wuerffel Trophy brothers support each other’s efforts around the country.
Named for Danny Wuerffel, 1996 National Championship winning quarterback of the University of Florida Gators – who is renowned for his commitment to service and leadership – The Wuerffel Trophy is the premier major college football award that places the majority of its voting emphasis on Community Service.
"I learned long ago from my coach and mentor...about the importance of paying forward to the next generation. It remains one of the most important and impactful lessons of my life."
Archie Griffin, Two-Time Heisman Trophy Winner & Hall of Famer
Trophy News
Dillan Gibbons of Florida State University Named 2022 Wuerffel Trophy Recipient
December 8, 2022 – The Wuerffel Foundation today announced Senior offensive lineman Dillan Gibbons of Florida State University as the 2022 recipient of the coveted …
Wuerffel Trophy Announces 2022 Finalists
Three finalists named for College Football’s Top Community Service Award ATLANTA – November 29, 2022 – The Wuerffel Trophy today announced its finalists for the …
Wuerffel Trophy Announces 2022 Semifinalists
Twelve Players Named Semifinalists for College Football’s Top Community Service Award ATLANTA – November 1, 2022 – The Wuerffel Trophy announced its 12 semifinalists …
Wuerffel Trophy Announces Record Nominees for 2022
109 players receive consideration for award honoring college football’s top community service leaders ATLANTA – October 21, 2022 – The Wuerffel Trophy announced its 2022 …
Wuerffel Trophy Unveils Watch List For 2022
115 players receive consideration for award honoring college football’s top community servant ATLANTA – July 28, 2022 – The Wuerffel Trophy, College Football’s Premier Award for …
ESPN’s Kevin Negandhi Joins Wuerffel Trophy National Selection Committee
ATLANTA – July 26, 2022 – The Wuerffel Trophy announced today that ESPN and ABC broadcaster Kevin Negandhi has joined its prestigious team of national …
2022 Watch List Release Dates
The National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA) has announced the 2022 Watch List release dates for its members. The 11 weekdays of announcements begins on …
Teton Saltes Selected by USFL’s Michigan Panthers
2020 Wuerffel Trophy recipient Teton Saltes of the University of New Mexico was selected today in the sixth round of the USFL draft by the …
Isaiah Sanders of Stanford University Selected as 2021 Wuerffel Trophy Recipient
Annual Community Service Award Announces its 17th Recipient BRISTOL, CT – (December 9, 2021) – Senior quarterback Isaiah Sanders of Stanford University was announced as …
Wuerffel Trophy Announces 2021 Finalists
The three finalists are named for College Football’s Top Community Service Award FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – November 23, 2021 – The Wuerffel Trophy …
Laura Rutledge Joins Wuerffel Trophy National Selection Team
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – November 5, 2021 – The Wuerffel Trophy announced today that Laura Rutledge has joined its prestigious team of national voters. The …
2021 Wuerffel Trophy Semifinalists Announced
12 Players Named Semifinalists for College Football’s Top Community Service Award FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – November 3, 2021 – The Wuerffel Trophy announced …
Wuerffel Trophy Announces Nominees for 2021
90 players receive consideration for award honoring college football’s top community servant FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – October 21, 2021 – The Wuerffel Trophy announced …
Teton Saltes Finally Receives His Hardware
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – It took about eight months, but the Wuerffel Trophy is officially in the hands of its 2020 recipient. Danny Wuerffel arrived …
Teton Saltes to be Presented 2020 Wuerffel Trophy
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – October 13, 2021 – Teton Saltes, the 2020 Wuerffel Trophy recipient, will finally receive his hardware. Unable to attend the award’s …
COLLEGE FOOTBALL’S WUERFFEL TROPHY UNVEILS WATCH LIST FOR 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 93 players receive consideration for award honoring college football’s top community servant FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – July 29, 2021 – The …
Four Things to Know about New York Jets’ Teton Saltes
By: Spencer Aber – jetswire.usatoday.com The Jets only drafted one offensive lineman, but they signed four as undrafted free agents. New Mexico’s Teton Saltes was …
“It’s definitely been a journey”
Teton Saltes signs as a free agent with the New York Jets By Kevin Abourezk – Indianz.Com The unlikely journey for the Jets’ latest …
2021 Watch List Release Dates
The National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA) has announced the 2021 Watch List release dates for its members. The ten weekdays of announcements begins on …
Teton Saltes shines at UNM Football Pro Day
2020 Wuerffel Trophy recipient impresses NFL Scouts in attendance By: Van Tate, KRQU.com ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – University of New Mexico Football held their annual Pro Day on …
Danny Wuerffel to be Honored at 16th Annual Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup Awards
The 16th Annual Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup, an award given to the most outstanding role models among athletes, has announced the professional, collegiate, and high …
Tim Hiller FCA Breakfast and Teton Saltes Acceptance Speeches
NICEVILLE, Fla. – The Wuerffel Trophy was proud to be represented again this year at the All Sports Association’s festivities. 2009 Wuerffel Trophy recipient, Tim …
Teton Saltes Interview – NFL Draft Diamonds
By: Jimmy Williams, NFLDraftDiamonds.com Name: Teton Saltes Height: 6’5” Weight: 305 Position: OT College: University of New Mexico Twitter: Beast__Mobile Instagram: beast_mobile 2020 Wuerffel Trophy …
Hiller Captures 2021 Smith Cup
Although it may not actually be”The Hiller” that you would have expected One of the more memorable moments each year during the gathering of Wuerffel …
Herschel Walker Headlines Community Driven All Sports Show
By: Seth Stringer – NWFDailyNews.com NICEVILLE — Herschel Walker, still the hulking 6-foot-1, 225-pound picture of health even at the age of 58, walked off …