| 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.
2023 Denver Broncos Salute to Service Award Nominee: Randy Gradishar
Denver Broncos Ring of Famer Randy Gradishar was named the team's nominee for the 2023 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.
Gradishar serves as the Outreach Coordinator at Mt. Carmel Veterans Services Center where he empowers and assists veterans in adjusting back to civilian life. It addition to his work with Mt. Carmel Veterans Services Center, Gradishar has participated in three USO tours and took part in the 2022 Salute to Service Caravan presented by USAA to visit with and honor local service men and women.
| 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 |
| 2019: Brandon Stokley | 2015: Malik Jackson |
*National Award Winner
Player Foundations
| Player | Foundation(s) |
|---|---|
| Garett Bolles | GB3 Foundation |
| Baron Browning | Project 2442 Foundation |
| Pat Surtain II | Patrick Surtain II Foundation |
| Javonte Williams | The Javonte Williams Foundation |