The Packers nominate Kenny Clark for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Green Bay Packers officials announced Thursday that they have nominated defensive lineman Kenny Clark for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.

According to a press release from the Green Bay Packers, this is the second time Mark Murphy and the Packers organization have nominated Clark for the award; his first nomination came in 2018.

Team officials say Clark has used his platform to make a difference for children, families and those in need throughout Wisconsin and his home region of Southern California since he first entered the league in 2016.

Clark’s foundation, the Clark Family Dreams Do Come True Foundation, reportedly focuses on equipping youth with the resources and mentorship they need to succeed, regardless of their upbringing.

Over the summer, Clark’s foundation hosted its 8th annual “Kenny Clark Dreams Do Come True” football camp in California, giving hundreds of area children the opportunity to learn and play football for free with NFL players and coaches.

Sterling Sharpe and Mike Holmgren are selected as Hall of Fame finalists

Clark has also been involved in a number of the Packers’ diverse community outreach efforts and served as an ambassador for the US Dream Academy, an NFL Inspire Change partner dedicated to serving children of incarcerated parents.

As a nominee for this award, Clark will wear the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year helmet decal for the remainder of the season in recognition of his accomplishments on and off the field.

All 32 nominees, one from each NFL team, will be honored for their performances prior to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. The winner of the award will be announced at the NFL Honors on Thursday, February 6.

According to officials, each nominee will receive up to $55,000 to donate to the charity of their choice, while the winner of this year’s award will receive a donation of up to $265,000. All donations are to be made possible by the NFL Foundation and the Nationwide Foundation.

Fans can once again take part in Nationwide’s Charity Challenge, a competition that allows fans to show their support for their favorite Walter Payton Man of the Year Award nominee on social media.

Voting can be done via X using the #WPMOYChallenge along with the X handle or last name of the chosen candidate. You can also vote directly here.

Oneida Nation Family Services is participating in the Stuff the Bus Toy Drive

The candidate with the most votes and collective hashtag mentions will receive an additional $35,000 donation to give to the charity of their choice. The Nationwide Charity Challenge runs from Thursday 5th December to Sunday 6th January.

For more information about the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award or this year’s nominees, click here.

Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

For the latest news, weather, sports and streaming video, visit WFRV Local 5 – Green Bay, Appleton.