NFL Players Gridiron Gala
Featuring The JB Awards
PLAYERS INC and the NFL Players Association have formed a partnership with James Brown of Fox Television to honor NFL players who exemplify leadership, dedication, and commitment to team and community. Throughout the year an extensive search is conducted to identify the players deserving of these special honors. The recipients, along with several "special awards" winners personally selected by James Brown are honored at the NFL Players Gridiron Gala, held annually in Washington, DC, featuring the "JB Awards - A Quest for Excellence."
The 2006 Annual Gridiron Gala will take place Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at the Washington Hilton in Northwest Washington, DC. For ticket and sponsorship information please contact Elizabeth Malia at E@JBJamesBrown.com. Special award recipients and details for the 2006 Gridiron Gala
Proceeds from the Gala benefit Special Olympics DC, an organization dedicated to providing year-round training and athletic competition in sports for individuals with development disabilities.
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Here are some details on the 2005 Gridiron Gala:
EVENT FEATURES:
- Dinner Gala with live entertainment hosted by James Brown of FOX NFL Sunday
- Guest photo opportunities with honorees and other past and present NFL players in attendance
- The presentation of the "JB Awards - A Quest for Excellence" and the NFL Players Association's Annual Awards
- Live Forum hosted by James Brown where guests will have the opportunity to ask questions of NFL player honorees
- Silent auction featuring one-of-a-kind items such as autographed memorabilia, a Super Bowl trip, dinners, merchandise and much more. Highlights include:
- Basketball autographed by Michael Jordan
- Signed Jerry Rice jersey (Raiders)
- Signed John Elway jersey (Broncos)
- Marvin Harrison Pro Bowl 2004 cleat (one of two)
AWARDS:
James Brown has selected the this year's JB Award winners. Players are listed as members of the teams for whom they played in 2004.
JB Award Winners for Building Better Communities and Stronger Families:
- Alan Faneca, Pittsburgh
- Peyton Manning, Indianapolis
- Deuce McAllister, New Orleans
- Ricky Proehl, Carolina
- Marco Rivera, Green Bay
- Junior Seau, Miami
- Will Shields, Kansas City
- Grant Wistrom, Seattle
- Bryant Young, San Francisco
Other Award Winners:
- JB Award for Courage, Terry Bradshaw
- JB Award for Lifetime Achievement, Howie Long
- JB Award for an Act of Kindness, Warrick Dunn, Atlanta
- JB Award for Loyalty, Daunte Culpepper, Minnesota
- JB Award for Teamwork, Priest Holmes, Kansas City
- JB Award for Youth Development, Jerome Bettis, Pittsburgh
- JB Award for Executive Achievement, Scott Pioli, New England
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