ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos announced their annual "Champions in the Community" awards on Friday, recognizing select players for service and commitment to the community.
In addition to inside linebacker Alex Singleton, the Denver Broncos nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, five players have been recognized for their philanthropic efforts.
Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto received the team's Community Impact Award for his expanded outreach in 2024. He partnered with Food Bank of the Rockies to provide Thanksgiving meals to 200 families through Aurora Community Connection. He brought 50 youth from Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver holiday shopping during his first annual Sacks of Joy by Saint Nik event and hosted his first youth football camp.
The team's Community Ambassador Awards were presented to two players who were especially active in the community this year:
Tackle Garett Bolles, 2023 nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, continued his monthly mentorship program with the Arapahoe County 18th Judicial Youth Probation Court Incentives and Sanctions Court mentoring more than 35 justice-involved youth. He continued visits to Marvin W. Foote Youth Services Center and hosted a free football camp for 350 youth.
Cornerback Pat Surtain II unveiled Inspiration STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) rooms at two high schools in Denver Public Schools. He provided a grant to a third school to build the next room at Arvada High School. He spearheaded a community initiative where he distributed 100 bikes to children served by A Precious Child.
The team's Rookie of the Year Award was co-presented to two players:
Tackle Frank Crum and Guard Nick Gargiulo were recognized as the Community Co-Rookies of the Year. Nearly inseparable at more than half of team community events during the season, they led the rookie class in volunteerism and appeared at events across all three of the Denver Broncos Foundation's focus areas.
