| 2025: Garett Bolles | 2016: Virgil Green | 2007: Domonique Foxworth |
| 2024: Alex Singleton | 2015: David Bruton Jr. | 2006: Rod Smith |
| 2023: Garett Bolles | 2014: Ben Garland | 2005: John Lynch |
| 2022: Dalton Risner | 2013: Wesley Woodyard | 2004: Rod Smith |
| 2021: Justin Simmons | 2012: Zane Beadles | 2003: Ian Gold |
| 2020: Justin Simmons | 2011: Wesley Woodyard | 2002: Ed McCaffrey |
| 2019: Justin Simmons | 2010: Wesley Woodyard | 2001: Eric Brown |
| 2018: Von Miller | 2009: Champ Bailey | |
| 2017: Chris Harris Jr. | 2008: Champ Bailey |
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2025 Denver Broncos Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year: T Garett Bolles
A two-time Man of the Year nominee, Garett Bolles was selected by the Broncos in the first round (20th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft. Since then Bolles has established himself as one of the league's most durable, dependable, and technically sound linemen. A cornerstone of the Broncos' offense, Bolles has started over 125 games and consistently anchors the blindside with consistency and toughness.
2025 Denver Broncos Salute to Service Award Nominee: Luis Barajas
Denver Broncos Partnership Marketing Coordinator Luis Barajas was named the team's nominee for the 2025 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.
A United States Navy veteran, Barajas joined the team full time in 2023 following an internship with the club's corporate partnerships department. In his role, he manages key corporate partnerships and leads initiatives that honor and support the military community.
| 2025 - Luis Barajas | 2020 - Andrew Beck | 2015 - Malik Jackson |
| 2024 - Keith Bishop | 2019 - Brandon Stokley | 2014 - Ben Garland |
| 2023 - Randy Gradishar | 2018 - Randy Gradishar | 2013 - Champ Bailey |
| 2022 - Michael Purcell | 2017 - Denver Broncos Cheerleaders | 2012 - Denver Broncos Cheerleaders |
| 2021 - Andrew Beck* | 2016 - Demarcus Ware |
*National Award Winner
Player Foundations
| Player | Foundation(s) |
|---|---|
| Garett Bolles | GB3 Foundation |
| Nik Bonitto | Bonitto Family Foundation |
| Evan Engram | The Evan Engram Foundation |
| Pat Surtain II | Patrick Surtain II Foundation |