Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Nominations
May 3, 2023
2023 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Online Nomination Form
https://members.afca.com/ap/Form/Fill/LykWJSYp
The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and Allstate are beginning the nomination process for the 32nd annual Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®.
This year, we are depending on you to nominate a deserving student-athlete, and possibly your head coach, who is worthy of this prestigious award and the extraordinary recognition opportunities that come with it.
Below, please find a brief explanation of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team program and instructions for nominating your candidate.
Purpose
The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team is comprised of 22 college football student-athletes and one honorary head coach who make outstanding contributions in the areas of volunteerism and civic involvement. These individuals embody the true spirit of teamwork and giving back through commendable acts of kindness.
Goal: The goal of this program is to provide recognition for these future community leaders, their teams, their academic institutions and the communities they support.
Overview
The 22 student-athletes and honorary head coach named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team will be selected from nominations submitted by their SIDs. From the nominations, an esteemed voting panel comprised of former Allstate AFCA Good Works Team members, former college football coaches and college football media will select 11 players from the Football Bowl Subdivision, 11 players from the Football Championship Subdivision, Divisions II, III and the NAIA and one honorary head coach. The final team will be announced September 2023.
Recognition
This season, the AFCA and Allstate will work to ensure members of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team receive proper acknowledgment for their selfless deeds.
Below are some of the ways the team has been recognized in the past:
- A web page on ESPN.com
- National and local media coverage
- Social media content
- Recognition at the Allstate Sugar Bowl® in New Orleans
- NIL Compensation empowering students to continue their good work
Criteria for Nomination – Student-Athlete
Although there may be exceptions, it is suggested that 2023 student-athlete nominees be:
- An upcoming junior or senior for the 2023 season.
- A player who has made significant on and off-the-field contributions to his team.
- Demonstrates outstanding character and dedication in the classroom that makes them candidates for graduation.
- A player who has made a commitment to volunteerism by donating time and energy to serve others.
- Free of any felony charges or criminal activity.
- Has not been a previous member of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
Most importantly, candidates should be actively involved with charitable organizations, service groups and/or exhibit extraordinary devotion to a personal cause in their lives. They should display sincere concern, reliability and make a favorable impact on the organization or activity in which they are involved.
Criteria for Nomination – Head Coach
- A head coach who has demonstrated a commitment to volunteerism by donating time and energy to serve others and is of outstanding character.
- Free of any felony charges or criminal activity.
- Has not been a previous Honorary Head Coach of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
Like student-athletes, candidates should be actively involved with charitable organizations, service groups and/or exhibit extraordinary devotion to a personal cause in their lives. They should display sincere concern, reliability and make a favorable impact on the organization or activity in which they are involved.
Nomination Process
Please fill out the nomination form attached, or click the link at the top of this email and fill out the form online.
A particularly compelling news article, letter of commendation or other background material related to community service activities can accompany the nomination form or be attached with the online form. (Limit the material accompanying the nomination information to no more than five pages total.)
If you don’t fill out the nomination form online, you may email your nominee’s information to [email protected].
Deadline for nominations: June 2nd, 2023
Nominations are limited to one football student-athlete and head coach per institution.
If there are any questions regarding nominations or the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, please contact me at (254) 265-7977 or [email protected]
For more information about the AFCA, visit www.AFCA.com. For more interesting articles, check out The Insider and subscribe to our weekly email.
If you are interested in more in-depth articles and videos, please become an AFCA member. You can find out more information about membership and specific member benefits on the AFCA Membership Overview page. If you are ready to join, please fill out the AFCA Membership Application.
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2023 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Online Nomination Form
https://members.afca.com/ap/Form/Fill/LykWJSYp
The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and Allstate are beginning the nomination process for the 32nd annual Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®.
This year, we are depending on you to nominate a deserving student-athlete, and possibly your head coach, who is worthy of this prestigious award and the extraordinary recognition opportunities that come with it.
Below, please find a brief explanation of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team program and instructions for nominating your candidate.
Purpose
The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team is comprised of 22 college football student-athletes and one honorary head coach who make outstanding contributions in the areas of volunteerism and civic involvement. These individuals embody the true spirit of teamwork and giving back through commendable acts of kindness.
Goal: The goal of this program is to provide recognition for these future community leaders, their teams, their academic institutions and the communities they support.
Overview
The 22 student-athletes and honorary head coach named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team will be selected from nominations submitted by their SIDs. From the nominations, an esteemed voting panel comprised of former Allstate AFCA Good Works Team members, former college football coaches and college football media will select 11 players from the Football Bowl Subdivision, 11 players from the Football Championship Subdivision, Divisions II, III and the NAIA and one honorary head coach. The final team will be announced September 2023.
Recognition
This season, the AFCA and Allstate will work to ensure members of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team receive proper acknowledgment for their selfless deeds.
Below are some of the ways the team has been recognized in the past:
- A web page on ESPN.com
- National and local media coverage
- Social media content
- Recognition at the Allstate Sugar Bowl® in New Orleans
- NIL Compensation empowering students to continue their good work
Criteria for Nomination – Student-Athlete
Although there may be exceptions, it is suggested that 2023 student-athlete nominees be:
- An upcoming junior or senior for the 2023 season.
- A player who has made significant on and off-the-field contributions to his team.
- Demonstrates outstanding character and dedication in the classroom that makes them candidates for graduation.
- A player who has made a commitment to volunteerism by donating time and energy to serve others.
- Free of any felony charges or criminal activity.
- Has not been a previous member of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
Most importantly, candidates should be actively involved with charitable organizations, service groups and/or exhibit extraordinary devotion to a personal cause in their lives. They should display sincere concern, reliability and make a favorable impact on the organization or activity in which they are involved.
Criteria for Nomination – Head Coach
- A head coach who has demonstrated a commitment to volunteerism by donating time and energy to serve others and is of outstanding character.
- Free of any felony charges or criminal activity.
- Has not been a previous Honorary Head Coach of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
Like student-athletes, candidates should be actively involved with charitable organizations, service groups and/or exhibit extraordinary devotion to a personal cause in their lives. They should display sincere concern, reliability and make a favorable impact on the organization or activity in which they are involved.
Nomination Process
Please fill out the nomination form attached, or click the link at the top of this email and fill out the form online.
A particularly compelling news article, letter of commendation or other background material related to community service activities can accompany the nomination form or be attached with the online form. (Limit the material accompanying the nomination information to no more than five pages total.)
If you don’t fill out the nomination form online, you may email your nominee’s information to [email protected].
Deadline for nominations: June 2nd, 2023
Nominations are limited to one football student-athlete and head coach per institution.
If there are any questions regarding nominations or the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, please contact me at (254) 265-7977 or [email protected]
For more information about the AFCA, visit www.AFCA.com. For more interesting articles, check out The Insider and subscribe to our weekly email.
If you are interested in more in-depth articles and videos, please become an AFCA member. You can find out more information about membership and specific member benefits on the AFCA Membership Overview page. If you are ready to join, please fill out the AFCA Membership Application.
