NFL Way to Play Awards
The weekly NFL Way to Play awards fueled by Gatorade celebrate the best examples of playing technique across all levels of football.
The NFL Way to Play Awards fueled by Gatorade recognize pro, high school, and flag football players who demonstrate proper technique to make impactful plays. Each week of the NFL season players from all levels of the game will be honored with a USA Football Equipment Grant from NFL Foundation. NFL Legend and Legends Youth Advisory Committee member Michael Robinson will announce all award winners on NFL Network’s Good Morning Football.
NFL Way to Play Award
Each week during the NFL regular season and playoffs, one NFL player will be awarded for their excellent playing technique. The winner will receive a $5,000 USA Football Equipment Grant from NFL Foundation for the youth or high school football program of their choice.
NFL Way to Play Award Recipients
2024 Week 10 NFL Way to Play - Mike Williams
2024 Week 9 NFL Way to Play - Shemar Jean-Charles
2024 Week 8 NFL Way to Play - Xavier McKinney
NFL Way to Play High School Award
In partnership with Hudl, a high school football player will be recognized each week for demonstrating sound playing technique during an impactful play. The NFL Way to Play High School Award winner will receive a $3,000 USA Football Equipment Grant from NFL Foundation for their school program.
NFL Way to Play High School Award Recipients
2024 Week 10 Way to Play High School Award - Koi Fagan and Nicholas Busky
2024 Week 9 Way to Play High School Award - Peyton Franklin and Zayden Hayes
2024 Week 8 Way to Play High School Award - Cameron Collins
NFL FLAG Way to Play Award
One flag football player each week will be awarded the NFL Flag Way to Play Award for demonstrating proper playing technique. Developing proper playing technique and good habits at the NFL FLAG level prepares players to excel in FLAG or make the transition to tackle. Players are evaluated on flag pulling, rushing, footwork, discipline and vision.
Fans will vote for each week’s NFL Flag Way to Play Award on @nflflag Instagram account. The winner will be announced on NFL Network’s Good Morning Football and @nflflag social accounts each week. The organization of the winning player will receive a $3,000 USA Football Equipment Grant from NFL Foundation.
Click here to nominate a player for the NFL FLAG Way to Play award.
NFL FLAG Way to Play Award Recipients
2024 Week 10 NFL FLAG Award - Chael Coney
2024 Week 9 NFL FLAG Award - Leighton McGarvey
2024 Week 8 NFL FLAG Award - Mariana Gonzalez
NFL Canada Way to Play High School Award
NFL Canada will recognize an NFL Way to Play High School Award winner every Sunday for 10 weeks (Sept. 15-Nov. 17). The award recipient will be announced on CTV via Bell Media, and the school of each honoree will receive a $3,000 equipment grant through Football Canada.
A panel of representatives from the NFL Canada Football Development Committee selects the player who most positively impacted the game through proper technique:
- Aaron Geisler – Executive Director, Ontario Football
- Davis Sanchez – NFL and CFL game analyst on TSN, three-time Grey Cup champion
- Gord Grace – President, OUA
- Mark Harrison – High school football coach
- Karen Ouellette – Executive Director, Football Nova Scotia
- Mike Thomas – Director of Operations, Football Saskatchewan and League Convenor, RYFFL
