| 2023: Garett Bolles | 2015: David Bruton Jr. | 2007: Domonique Foxworth |
| 2022: Dalton Risner | 2014: Ben Garland | 2006: Rod Smith |
| 2021: Justin Simmons | 2013: Wesley Woodyard | 2005: John Lynch |
| 2020: Justin Simmons | 2012: Zane Beadles | 2004: Rod Smith |
| 2019: Justin Simmons | 2011: Wesley Woodyard | 2003: Ian Gold |
| 2018: Von Miller | 2010: Wesley Woodyard | 2002: Ed McCaffrey |
| 2017: Chris Harris Jr. | 2009: Champ Bailey | 2001: Eric Brown |
| 2016: Virgil Green | 2008: Champ Bailey |
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2023 Denver Broncos Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year: T Garett Bolles
Selected by the Broncos in the first round (20th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft from University of Utah, Bolles has consistently demonstrated a commitment to using his platform to impact the community during his seven seasons as a Bronco. Bolles' commitment to his community has not wavered throughout his time in Denver, continuously expanding the reach of his impact, varying from empowering children with learning disabilities to mentoring local justice-involved youth and using his foundation to spread kindness.
2024 Denver Broncos Salute to Service Award Nominee: Keith Bishop
Denver Broncos alumnus and Vice President of Security Keith Bishop was named the team's nominee for the 2024 Salute to Service Award, presented by USAA. The annual award acknowledges the exceptional efforts by members of the NFL community to honor and support U.S. service members, veterans and their families.
Bishop is a board member for the Center of American Values and is a supporter of the nonprofit Freedom Service Dogs. The Center for American Values mission is to honor the extreme sacrifices made to help sustain America's values and to ensure these extraordinary values as preserved. Freedom Service Dogs trains service dogs to be paired with veterans and first responders with PTSD or a traumatic brain injury.
| 2023 - Randy Gradishar | 2019 - Brandon Stokley | 2015 - Malik Jackson |
| 2022 - Michael Purcell | 2018 - Randy Gradishar | 2014 - Ben Garland |
| 2021 - Andrew Beck* | 2017 - Denver Broncos Cheerleaders | 2013 - Champ Bailey |
| 2020 - Andrew Beck | 2016 - Demarcus Ware | 2012 - Denver Broncos Cheerleaders |
*National Award Winner
Player Foundations
| Player | Foundation(s) |
|---|---|
| Garett Bolles | GB3 Foundation |
| Baron Browning | Project 2442 Foundation |
| Pat Surtain II | Patrick Surtain II Foundation |
| Levi Wallace | Levi Wallace Foundation |
| Javonte Williams | The Javonte Williams Foundation |