Quarterback Jordan Love is the Green Bay Packers‘ nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award for the 2025 season.
The award, which was first established in 1970, “recognizes an NFL player for his excellence on and off the field,” per the league. A nominee is picked based on having “a significant positive impact on his community.” All 32 nominees will wear a Walter Payton Man of the Year trophy silhouette helmet decal for the rest of the 2025 season.
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Love, now in his sixth NFL season and third as the Packer starter, has raised money for several local charities, including the Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay and the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation. His foundation, Hands of 10ve, has a mission to “inspire and empower children from all backgrounds to engage in sports, promoting physical and mental well-being. We also aim to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention, and foster stronger relationships between law enforcement and the community. Join us in making a positive impact on society.”
More on Love’s efforts on and off the field can be found here.
The Packers have never had a player the win award.
The winner of the award in 2025 receives a $250,000 donation to a charity of his choice. As the Packers’ nominee, Love will receive a $40,000 donation to a charity of his choice.
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The winner of this year’s award will be announced during Super Bowl week at NFL Honors on Thursday, Feb. 5.
The full nominee list:
Previous Packers nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award
2023: LB De’Vondre Campbell
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