Nick Dawkins Named 2024 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Recipient and Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Captain
Nick Dawkins, Penn State senior offensive lineman, has been named the 2024 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy recipient and Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Captain. The three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree founded the Dawkins Family Foundation in 2022, providing educational scholarships and enrichment opportunities for youth. The foundation offers three scholarships to high school seniors, including one honoring his late father, NBA player Darryl Dawkins.
Dawkins has established summer sports camps at the YMCA of Centre County and leads Uplifting Athletics in fundraising for rare disease research at Penn State. The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, celebrating its 20th anniversary, recognizes FBS players who excel in community service, leadership, and on-field performance. Dawkins was selected from a record 178 nominees for the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
Nick Dawkins, senior offensivo di Penn State, è stato nominato ricevente del Allstate Wuerffel Trophy 2024 e Capitano del Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. Onorato tre volte come Academic All-Big Ten, ha fondato nel 2022 la Dawkins Family Foundation, che fornisce borse di studio educative e opportunità di arricchimento per i giovani. La fondazione offre tre borse di studio per studenti dell'ultimo anno della scuola superiore, inclusa una in onore di suo padre, l'ex giocatore NBA Darryl Dawkins.
Dawkins ha istituito camp estivi di sport presso la YMCA della Contea di Centre e guida Uplifting Athletics nella raccolta fondi per la ricerca sulle malattie rare presso Penn State. Il Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, che celebra il suo 20° anniversario, riconosce i giocatori FBS che eccellono nel servizio alla comunità, nella leadership e nelle prestazioni sul campo. Dawkins è stato selezionato da un numero record di 178 nominati per il 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
Nick Dawkins, liniero ofensivo senior de Penn State, ha sido nombrado receptor del Allstate Wuerffel Trophy 2024 y Capitán del Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. Reconocido tres veces como Academic All-Big Ten, fundó en 2022 la Dawkins Family Foundation, que proporciona becas educativas y oportunidades de enriquecimiento para la juventud. La fundación ofrece tres becas a estudiantes de último año de secundaria, incluida una en honor a su difunto padre, el jugador de la NBA Darryl Dawkins.
Dawkins ha establecido campamentos de deportes de verano en la YMCA del Condado de Centre y lidera Uplifting Athletics en la recaudación de fondos para la investigación de enfermedades raras en Penn State. El Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, que celebra su 20° aniversario, reconoce a los jugadores de FBS que sobresalen en el servicio comunitario, liderazgo y rendimiento en el campo. Dawkins fue seleccionado de un número récord de 178 nominados para el Allstate AFCA Good Works Team 2024.
닉 도킨스, 펜주립대학교의 시니어 공격 라인맨, 2024 올스테이트 웨르펠 트로피 수상자 및 올스테이트 AFCA 굿웍스 팀 캡틴으로 선정되었습니다. 세 번의 아카데믹 올빅텐 수상자인 그는 2022년에 도킨스 패밀리 재단을 설립하여 젊은이를 위한 교육 장학금과 강화 기회를 제공합니다. 이 재단은 고등학교 마지막 학년을 위한 세 가지 장학금을 제공하며, 그 중 하나는 그의 고인이 된 아버지인 NBA 선수 다릴 도킨스를 기리는 것입니다.
도킨스는 센터 카운티 YMCA에서 여름 스포츠 캠프를 설립했으며, 펜주립대학교에서 희귀 질병 연구를 위한 기금 모금에서 Uplifting Athletics를 이끌고 있습니다. 20주년을 맞이하는 올스테이트 웨르펠 트로피는 지역 사회 봉사, 리더십 및 필드 성과에서 뛰어난 FBS 선수들을 인정합니다. 도킨스는 2024 올스테이트 AFCA 굿웍스 팀을 위해 178명의 후보 중에서 선정되었습니다.
Nick Dawkins, lineman offensif senior de Penn State, a été désigné lauréat du Allstate Wuerffel Trophy 2024 et Capitaine de l'Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. Troisième étudiant à obtenir le titre Academic All-Big Ten, il a fondé en 2022 la Dawkins Family Foundation, qui offre des bourses éducatives et des opportunités d'enrichissement pour les jeunes. La fondation propose trois bourses aux élèves de terminale, dont une en hommage à son défunt père, le joueur de la NBA Darryl Dawkins.
Dawkins a mis en place des camps sportifs d'été à la YMCA du comté de Centre et dirige Uplifting Athletics dans la collecte de fonds pour la recherche sur les maladies rares à Penn State. Le Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, qui célèbre son 20e anniversaire, reconnaît les joueurs de FBS qui excellent dans le service communautaire, le leadership et la performance sur le terrain. Dawkins a été sélectionné parmi un nombre record de 178 nominés pour le Allstate AFCA Good Works Team 2024.
Nick Dawkins, Senior Offensive Lineman von Penn State, wurde als Empfänger des Allstate Wuerffel Trophy 2024 sowie als Kapitäne des Allstate AFCA Good Works Team ausgezeichnet. Er ist dreimaliger Academic All-Big Ten Preisträger und hat 2022 die Dawkins Family Foundation gegründet, die Bildungsstipendien und Möglichkeiten zur Förderung von Jugendlichen bereitstellt. Die Stiftung vergibt drei Stipendien an Abschlussklässler, darunter eines zu Ehren seines verstorbenen Vaters, NBA-Spieler Darryl Dawkins.
Dawkins hat Sommer-Sportcamps bei der YMCA des Centre County ins Leben gerufen und leitet Uplifting Athletics bei der Fundraising für die Forschung zu seltenen Krankheiten an der Penn State. Der Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, die ihr 20-jähriges Jubiläum feiert, erkennt FBS-Spieler an, die in der Gemeinschaftsdienste, Führung und sportlicher Leistung hervorstechen. Dawkins wurde aus einem Rekord von 178 Nominierungen für das Allstate AFCA Good Works Team 2024 ausgewählt.
- Recognition as 2024 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy recipient strengthens Allstate's brand association with community service
- Record-breaking 178 nominees for the Good Works Team indicates growing program engagement
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Son of late NBA player Darryl Dawkins, the Penn State senior offensive lineman has carved his own path as a leader both on and off the field.
Nick Dawkins, 2024 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Recipient and Allstate Good Works Team Captain (Photo: Business Wire)
Dawkins started the Dawkins Family Foundation in 2022 to provide educational and enrichment opportunities for youth. The foundation presents three scholarships to high school seniors, including one in honor of Dawkins’ late father, Darryl Dawkins. The organization offers educational workshops and sponsors charitable events in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley region, where Dawkins attended Parkland High School.
“It’s all about helping those both on and outside my team. Nothing has stopped me from chasing that dream,” Dawkins said. “This honor underscores the importance of giving back, and I am grateful to Danny Wuerffel and The Wuerffel Foundation, Allstate, and the AFCA for celebrating those who serve to make a difference.”
Dawkins has brought his passion to life at the YMCA of Centre County, where he created summer sports camps, and at Penn State, where he leads Uplifting Athletics in raising funds for rare disease research. Beyond his public roles, Dawkins is a devoted son and brother, providing unwavering support to his family, especially his sister with Down syndrome.
“Nick’s selfless leadership and meaningful impact on others have rightfully earned him the 20th anniversary of this award,” said Danny Wuerffel, the former NFL quarterback, Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Famer for whom the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy is named. “Every one of us has the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. Nick exemplifies this powerful capability. Congratulations to him on this prestigious honor.”
Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy represents college football’s premier award for community service, honoring the long-lasting impact of Danny Wuerffel’s inspiring service. The award is presented to one of the 11 NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) players elected to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team who best combines exemplary community service, leadership and performance on and off the field. This milestone highlights two decades of recognizing athletes who are making a meaningful impact on the field and beyond the sport. Dawkins joins an elite fraternity of 19 previous Trophy recipients, and hundreds of Good Works Team members since its inception in 1992.
The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team names 22 student-athletes and one head coach for exemplary community service. This year's Allstate AFCA Good Works Team was selected from a record 178 nominees, representing players and coaches from colleges and universities across the country for their unwavering commitment to community service and their “good works” off the field.
“Nick represents our shared purpose at Allstate to improve communities,” said Troy Hawkes, Allstate executive vice president and general manager. “This recognition is a testament to his outstanding achievements and his commitment to giving back to others. We’re excited to see him continue this important work.”
The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team is selected by a voting panel of former Allstate AFCA Good Works Team members, current and former head coaches and journalists who look for exceptional leadership on and off the football field.
The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy and Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Captain finalists and recipient are selected by a prestigious national voting committee, including a fan vote component.
Fans can use #WuerffelTrophy and #GoodWorksTeam on social media to congratulate Dawkins and help others learn more about his well-deserved recognition.
About the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team was established in 1992 by the College Football Association, recognizing the extra efforts made by college football players and student support staff off the field. AFCA became the governing body of the award in 1997 and continues to honor college football players who go the extra mile for those in need. Allstate worked to present the award starting with the 2008 season.
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) leads all conferences with 89 selections to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team since it began in 1992. The SEC is followed by the Atlantic Coast Conference with 55 selections and the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference with 43 selections.
About the AFCA
The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) was founded in 1922 and currently has more than 11,000 members around the world ranging from the high school level to the professional ranks. According to its constitution, the AFCA was formed, in part, to “maintain the highest possible standards in football and in the coaching profession” and to “provide a forum for the discussion and study of all matters pertaining to football.”
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About the Wuerffel Foundation
The Wuerffel Foundation is dedicated to supporting Danny Wuerffel's mission to inspire greater service and unity in the world, built on the three values of excellence, service and humility. As a recognized humanitarian, Danny mentors community leaders and connects them with philanthropic resources. The foundation annually presents the prestigious Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, college football’s premier award for community service, and hosts the Desire Cup and PickleBowl events.
About the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy
The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, a member of the National College Football Awards Association, is college football’s premier award for community service. The trophy is presented annually by the Wuerffel Foundation to the FBS player who best combines exemplary community service with leadership and performance on and off the field. Named after Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Famer, Danny Wuerffel, the award honors his commitment to inspiring greater service and unity in the world. Established in 2005, the Wuerffel Trophy is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Wuerffel led the University of
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