The Wuerffel Trophy
Honoring
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
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Teton Saltes – 2020 Wuerffel Trophy Recipient
Trophy News
Michael Taaffe announced 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy recipient
December 12, 2025
University of Texas senior defensive back Michael Taaffe receives the 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Taaffe also named Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® captain for leading substance …
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Allstate Wuerffel Trophy announces 2025 finalists for college football’s top community service award
November 25, 2025
Three student-athletes from Toledo, Texas and BYU honored for leadership and community service off the field; Winner announced Dec. 12 live on ESPN Atlanta, GA., …
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2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team and Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Semifinalists Announced
September 16, 2025
Allstate and AFCA announce 2025 Good Works Team Brent Venables Named Honorary Coach, Wuerffel Trophy Semifinalists Revealed NORTHBROOK, Ill., September 16, 2025 — Allstate and the …
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2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List Announced
July 31, 2025
Record 116 nominees named to 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List – College Football’s Premier Award for Community Service Atlanta, GA – July 31, 2025 …
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2024 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Recipient Announced
December 12, 2024
Nick Dawkins named 2024 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy recipient and Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Captain Son of late NBA player Darryl Dawkins, the Penn State …
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The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Announces its 20th Anniversary Finalists
November 26, 2024
The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Announces its 20th Anniversary Finalists Press Release: JDA Worldwide for The Wuerffel Foundation Nov. 26, 2024 Atlanta, GA – The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, …
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Allstate, AFCA reveal 2024 Good Works Team, Allstate Wuerffel Trophy semifinalists
September 17, 2024
Allstate, AFCA reveal 2024 Good Works Team, Allstate Wuerffel Trophy semifinalists Student-athletes, head coach recognized by college football’s highest community service honors. NORTHBROOK, Ill., September …
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2024 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List Announced
August 1, 2024
The Wuerffel Foundation Announces 2024 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List – College Football’s Premier Award for Community Service Atlanta, GA – August 1, 2024 – …
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Wuerffel Foundation and Allstate unify college football’s highest community service honors
July 17, 2024
Wuerffel Foundation and Allstate unify college football’s highest community service honors Allstate Wuerffel Trophy and Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® honor community service leaders with coveted …
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University of Georgia’s Ladd McConkey Selected as the 2023 Wuerffel Trophy Recipient
December 8, 2023
University of Georgia’s Ladd McConkey Selected as the 2023 Wuerffel Trophy Recipient – College Football’s Premier Award for Community Service Two-Time National Champion Recognized …
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2023 Wuerffel Trophy Finalists Announced
November 28, 2023
The Wuerffel Foundation Announces Bertrand, Corum and McConkey As Finalists for the 2023 Wuerffel Trophy Atlanta, GA – November 28, 2023 – The Wuerffel Foundation, …
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2023 Wuerffel Trophy Semifinalists Announced
November 2, 2023
The Wuerffel Foundation Announces Eight Semifinalists for 2023 Wuerffel Trophy – College Football’s Premier Award for Community Service Atlanta, GA – November 2, 2023 – …
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The Wuerffel Foundation Announces 102 Nominees for 2023 Wuerffel Trophy and Adds NFL All-Pro Marcellus Wiley to National Selection Committee
October 18, 2023
Atlanta, GA – October 19, 2023 – The Wuerffel Foundation, a nonprofit whose mission is to inspire greater service and unity in our communities, today …
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Wuerffel Trophy 2023 Watch List Announced
August 3, 2023
The Wuerffel Foundation Announces 2023 Watch List for The Wuerffel Trophy – College Football’s Premier Award for Community Service Atlanta, GA – August 3, …
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Dillan Gibbons of Florida State University Named 2022 Wuerffel Trophy Recipient
December 8, 2022
December 8, 2022 – The Wuerffel Foundation today announced Senior offensive lineman Dillan Gibbons of Florida State University as the 2022 recipient of the coveted …
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Wuerffel Trophy Announces 2022 Finalists
November 29, 2022
Three finalists named for College Football’s Top Community Service Award ATLANTA – November 29, 2022 – The Wuerffel Trophy today announced its finalists for the …
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Wuerffel Trophy Announces 2022 Semifinalists
November 1, 2022
Twelve Players Named Semifinalists for College Football’s Top Community Service Award ATLANTA – November 1, 2022 – The Wuerffel Trophy announced its 12 semifinalists …
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Wuerffel Trophy Announces Record Nominees for 2022
October 21, 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 …
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Wuerffel Trophy Unveils Watch List For 2022
July 28, 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 …
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ESPN’s Kevin Negandhi Joins Wuerffel Trophy National Selection Committee
July 26, 2022
ATLANTA – July 26, 2022 – The Wuerffel Trophy announced today that ESPN and ABC broadcaster Kevin Negandhi has joined its prestigious team of national …
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2022 Watch List Release Dates
May 19, 2022
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 …
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Teton Saltes Selected by USFL’s Michigan Panthers
February 23, 2022
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 …
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Isaiah Sanders of Stanford University Selected as 2021 Wuerffel Trophy Recipient
December 9, 2021
Annual Community Service Award Announces its 17th Recipient BRISTOL, CT – (December 9, 2021) – Senior quarterback Isaiah Sanders of Stanford University was announced as …
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Wuerffel Trophy Announces 2021 Finalists
November 23, 2021
The three finalists are named for College Football’s Top Community Service Award FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – November 23, 2021 – The Wuerffel Trophy …
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Laura Rutledge Joins Wuerffel Trophy National Selection Team
November 5, 2021
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – November 5, 2021 – The Wuerffel Trophy announced today that Laura Rutledge has joined its prestigious team of national voters. The …
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