Northwestern University Athletics
Gaziano Named Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® Nominee
7/16/2019 10:54:00 AM | Football
EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern senior defensive lineman Joe Gaziano has been named a nominee for the 2019 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association announced Tuesday.
The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team has been one of the most esteemed community service awards in college football since its establishment in 1992. This year, a total of 137 college football players were nominated for the award by their respective sports information directors.
"It's truly inspiring to see these young men dedicating their time and energy outside of their already busy schedules to leave a lasting impact in their communities," said John O'Donnell, Allstate's Western Territory president and member of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team selection committee.
On September 12, the list of 137 nominees will be trimmed to a final roster of 23 award recipients: 11 players from the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision; 11 players from the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision, Divisions II, III and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA); and one honorary head coach. Each player must be actively involved with a charitable organization or service group while maintaining a strong academic record to be considered for a spot on the final roster.
"These 137 nominees are examples to not only their fellow student-athletes, but to everyone in this great nation that selfless acts of giving back will enrich the lives of people they know, and don't know, who benefit from their generosity," AFCA Executive Director Todd Berry said.
Fans are encouraged to join in the conversation and support the nominees by using the hashtag #GoodWorksTeam on social media throughout the season.
The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team has been one of the most esteemed community service awards in college football since its establishment in 1992. This year, a total of 137 college football players were nominated for the award by their respective sports information directors.
"It's truly inspiring to see these young men dedicating their time and energy outside of their already busy schedules to leave a lasting impact in their communities," said John O'Donnell, Allstate's Western Territory president and member of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team selection committee.
On September 12, the list of 137 nominees will be trimmed to a final roster of 23 award recipients: 11 players from the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision; 11 players from the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision, Divisions II, III and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA); and one honorary head coach. Each player must be actively involved with a charitable organization or service group while maintaining a strong academic record to be considered for a spot on the final roster.
"These 137 nominees are examples to not only their fellow student-athletes, but to everyone in this great nation that selfless acts of giving back will enrich the lives of people they know, and don't know, who benefit from their generosity," AFCA Executive Director Todd Berry said.
Fans are encouraged to join in the conversation and support the nominees by using the hashtag #GoodWorksTeam on social media throughout the season.
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