MISCELLANEOUS DENVER BRONCOS BRONCOS IN THE COMMUNITY ­­ Miscellaneous MISSION STATEMENT The Denver Broncos are committed to improving lives in our community by focusing on Youth Development, Quality of Life, Health & Wellness, Youth Football and Civic Engagement. Alongside key community partners in each focus area, the Denver Broncos are able to make a dif- ference through strategic programming, unique events and dedicated advocacy. In 2020, the Broncos’ community development work earned national recognition when the team was named 1-of-4 franchises in all of sports as finalists for ESPN’s Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year. For more information on community programs and events, please visit DenverBroncos.com/Community. More than 100 Denver Broncos players combined for more than 1,750 service hours in the com- munity in 2019 alone. Highlighted here are the Broncos’ five community focus areas along with their respective 2020 community partners. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Preparing youth to achieve their full potential through activities and experi- ences to develop physical, developmental and social competencies. 2020 Youth Development Organizations/Programs: Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Character Playbook Fuel Up to Play 60 Play 60 Playworks Project PAVE Quality of Life Meeting basic needs through resources, programs and education as part of an ongoing commitment to the overall quality of life. 2020 Quality of Life Organizations: Denver Rescue Mission Food Bank of the Rockies Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver Rose Andom Center 654 Staff/Coaches Players Roster Breakdown 2019 Season History/Results Year-by-Year Stats Postseason Records Honors Staff/Coaches Players Roster Breakdown 2019 Season History/Results Year-by-Year Stats Postseason Records Honors DENVER BRONCOS HEALTH & WELLNESS Supporting research, awareness and treatment with the ultimate goal of optimal mental, physical and social well-being. 2020 Health & Wellness Organizations: Alzheimer’s Association American Cancer Society Children’s Hospital Colorado Make-A-Wish Colorado National Sports Center for the Disabled UCHealth Vitalant YOUTH FOOTBALL Improving youth and high school football through programs, clinics and camps that focus on character, player safety, team development and the benefits of football. 2020 Youth Football Organizations: Aurora Public Schools CHSAA Denver Public Schools Special Olympics Colorado USA Football Civic Engagement Working to make a difference in the lives in our com- munity through volunteerism, military/first-responder appreciation and social justice initiatives. 2020 Civic Engagement Organizations/Programs: Cheer for the Troops Mile High United Way Volunteers of America 2019 COMMUNITY IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS 120 874 1,750+ PLAYERS PLAYER EVENTS & SERVICE HOURS PARTICIPATED APPEARANCES BY PLAYERS Miscellaneous ­­ 275,000+ $1.5M $150,000 MEALS FUNDED, PRE- DONATED VIA GRANTS, DISTRIBUTED VIA PARED AND DISTRIBUTED EVENTS AND SUPPORT GRANT PROGRAM 655 DENVER BRONCOS BRONCOS COMMUNITY AWARD WINNERS WALTER PAYTON NFL MAN OF THE YEAR ­­ Miscellaneous afety Justin Simmons was the Denver Broncos S2019 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nomi- nee. The prestigious award, presented by Nationwide, recognizes a player for his outstanding leadership both on the field and in the community. Selected by the Broncos in the third round (98th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft from Boston College, Simmons has supported many organiza- tions in the Denver metro area. In 2019 alone, he has volunteered more than 3,500 minutes with 20 different local organizations. A two-time winner of the team’s Community Ambassador Award (2017-18), Simmons has worked tirelessly to make a difference in five distinct focus areas: Youth Development, Hunger Relief, Health & Wellness, Youth Football and Civic Engagement. WALTER PAYTON NFL MAN OF THE YEAR (SINCE 2002) Below are the Broncos’ nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award since 2002. Quarterback John Elway received the national honor from the NFL in 1992, given to the individual who provides leadership for his teammates on the gridiron and his fellow citizens in the community. Player Year Player Year Justin Simmons 2019 Wesley Woodyard 2010 Von Miller 2018 Champ Bailey 2009 Chris Harris Jr. 2017 Champ Bailey 2008 In addition to his community involvement, Virgil Green 2016 Domonique Foxworth 2007 David Bruton Jr. 2015 Rod Smith 2006 Simmons has developed into one of the league’s Ben Garland 2014 John Lynch 2005 top safeties and ironmen as he currently boasts Wesley Woodyard 2013 Rod Smith 2004 the NFL’s longest streak of consecutive snaps Zane Beadles 2012 Ian Gold 2003 played by a defensive player (1,939 consecutive Wesley Woodyard 2011 Ed McCaffrey 2002 snaps). He finished the 2019 season as one of just four NFL players to record at least 90 total tackles and four interceptions to go along with a career- best 15 passes defensed. Simmons also conducts himself professionally with the media and was presented with the Darrent Williams Good Guy Award by the local Denver media following the 2017 and ‘19 season. He was the youngest Bronco and only the second two-time winner of the award, which is named in honor of the late cornerback who was tragically killed in a shoot- ing and annually presented to the Bronco who best exemplifies Williams’ enthusiasm, cooperation and honesty while dealing with members of the press. 2019 “CHAMPIONS IN THE COMMUNITY” AWARD WINNERS Von Miller - Community Impact Award Chris Harris Jr. - Community Ambassador Award Joe Jones - Community Ambassador Award Brandon McManus - Community Ambassador Award Will Parks - Community Ambassador Award Dalton Risner - Community Rookie of the Year 656 Staff/Coaches Players Roster Breakdown 2019 Season History/Results Year-by-Year Stats Postseason Records Honors Staff/Coaches Players Roster Breakdown 2019 Season History/Results Year-by-Year Stats Postseason Records Honors DENVER BRONCOS BRONCOS ANNUAL AWARD WINNERS Darrent Williams Good Guy Award enver Broncos safety Justin Simmons was Dpresented with the 13th Annual Darrent Williams Good Guy Award in 2019, as selected by the team’s local media. The award was created in memory of former Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams, who passed away on Jan. 1, 2007, after completing his second season with the team. The honor is bestowed annu- ally to the Bronco who best exemplifies Williams’ enthusiasm, cooperation and honesty while dealing with members of the press. According to ESPN senior writer Jeff Legwold, “In what has been a difficult season for the Broncos PREVIOUS BRONCOS WINNERS on the field, Justin was the winner of this award Player Year by perhaps the largest voting margin since we first Justin Simmons 2019 presented it in 2007.” Chris Harris Jr. 2018 Justin Simmons 2017 Just the second two-time winner of the award, DeMarcus Ware 2016 Simmons was the 13th consecutive Broncos Brandon Marshall 2015 Terrance Knighton 2014 defensive player to win the local award. Other play- Chris Harris Jr. 2013 ers who received significant consideration for the Wesley Woodyard 2012 Champ Bailey 2011 honor included cornerback Chris Harris Jr., defen- Mario Haggan 2010 sive lineman Shelby Harris, outside linebacker Von Elvis Dumervil 2009 Ebenezer Ekuban 2008 Miller and rookie guard Dalton Risner. John Lynch 2007 ED BLOCK COURAGE AWARD he Denver Broncos selected fullback Andy TJanovich as their 2019 Ed Block Courage Award winner. Each year, the Ed Block Courage Award honors players who exemplify commitments to the princi- ples of sportsmanship and courage. Janovich was selected for the award by his teammates for his toughness in overcoming injuries in training camp and remaining team focused after suffering a sea- son-ending injury in Week 11. Selected by Denver in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL Draft (176th overall), Janovich played seven PREVIOUS BRONCOS WINNERS games (3 starts) this past season and contributed Player Year Player Year one rushing score to go along with five receptions Andy Janovich 2019 Terrell Davis 2001 for 42 yards (8.4 avg.). He made his regular-season Jeff Heuerman 2018 John Mobley 2000 debut in Week 4 after recovering from a pectoral Todd Davis 2017 Rod Smith 1999 Matt Paradis 2016 Tony Jones 1998 injury that held him out of most of training camp and B. Marshall/D. Trevathan 2015 Steve Atwater 1997 the final three preseason games. Chris Harris Jr. 2014 Ed McCaffrey 1996 Following a season-ending elbow injury sustained Knowshon Moreno 2013 Dave Wyman 1995 in Week 11, Janovich continued to show great char- Chris Kuper 2012 Rondel Jones 1994 acter and leadership by remaining a positive member Elvis Dumervil 2011 Simon Fletcher 1993 Ryan Clady 2010 Dennis Smith 1992 of the team and in the training room. Brian Dawkins 2009 John Elway 1991 The Ed Block Courage Award is named in honor Miscellaneous Marquand Manuel 2008 Keith Kartz 1990 of Ed Block, the longtime head athletic trainer of the ­­ John Engelberger 2007 Rick Dennison 1989 Baltimore Colts, who was a pioneer in his profession Louis Green 2006 Gerald Willhite 1988 and a respected humanitarian. Recipients are select- Dwayne Carswell 2005 Dennis Smith 1987 Dan Neil 2004 Rubin Carter 1986 ed by their teammates for exceptional courage, great Tom Nalen 2003 Rulon Jones 1985 character and inspiring effort. Keith Burns 2002 Keith Bishop 1984 657 DENVER BRONCOS THE DENVER BRONCOS CHEERLEADERS embers of the Denver Broncos cheerleading squad ­­ Miscellaneous Mdivide thousands of hours annually among dozens of Colorado organizations. Many associations, including Global Down Syndrome Foundation, Denver Broncos Boys and Girls Club, Craig Hospital, Children’s Hospital, Habitat for Humanity, Denver Rescue Mission and the Alzheimer’s Association, have been supported and visited by members of the squad in recent years. For the 2020 season, the squad will continue to pro- mote community involvement as its primary commitment, including the 14th Annual Cheer for the Troops Campaign, shipping thousands of pounds of food, hygiene and gift items all over the world to military serving our country. Since 2003, members of the Denver Broncos cheerleaders have toured military bases all over the world.