The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy is college football’s premier award for community service
LARAMIE, Wyo. (July 19, 2024) – Cowboy wide receiver Will Pelissier was named as a nominee for the All-State Wuerffel Trophy/ Good Hands Team on Wednesday. The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, college football’s premier award for community service, is presented annually to the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) player who best combines exemplary community service with leadership and performance on and off the field.
Pelissier, a native of Big Horn, Wyoming has been involved in the community in Laramie and throughout the state of Wyoming. He has worked with Big Brothers Big Sisters in Wyoming. He also serves as a board member for Tele-Hope, a non-profit ran by former Cowboy Ralph Fawaz. The organization aids in mentoring youth in Albany County.
He is a two-time member of the Hampshire Honor Society from the National Football Foundation. He has also garnered number Academic All-MW Awards.
On the field last season, Pelissier battled an injury during the early stages of the season but closed strong playing in each of the final nine games with four starts. He reeled in seven passes totaling 79 yards with one touchdown. He caught a season-high two passes at UNLV and boasted his one touchdown of the season at Nevada, hauling in a 34-yard score.
The Wuerffel Foundation is partnering with Allstate to bring together two of the most meaningful awards in college football, the two organizations announced today alongside SEC Media Days at the Omni Hotel in Downtown Dallas, Texas.
The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, college football's premier award for community service, will honor a student-athlete who is inspired to serve others and make a positive impact on society. Together with the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, the awards will mark college football’s premier honors for community service. A record 111 nominees were submitted by university Sports Information Departments across the nation.
“Student-athletes deserve recognition for their contributions both in and out of sports” said Troy Hawkes, Allstate executive vice president and general manager. “The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy doubles down on Allstate’s commitment to celebrating college football athletes for outstanding performance on the field, in the classroom, and in their community.”
The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy
The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, college football’s premier award for community service, is presented annually to the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (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 the former NFL quarterback’s commitment to inspiring greater service and unity in the world.
“Our partnership with Allstate and the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team builds upon the purposeful impact of these awards,” said Wuerffel. “We want to inspire college athletes to be community-minded, live for others, and sacrifice their own interests for the benefit of other people.”
For a complete list of 2024 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy / Allstate AFCA Good Works Team nominees, please visit https://wuerffeltrophy.org/nominees/. Semifinalists for the award will be announced as the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team mid-September, and finalists will be announced on November 26th. The recipient of the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy will also serve as Captain of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
The announcement of the 2024 recipient is scheduled to be made on December 12th during The Home Depot College Football Awards Show on ESPN, and the formal presentation of the 2024 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy will take place February 1, 2025 at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, GA.
The 2024 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy recipient will be determined by votes from its national selection committee and a Fan Vote among the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team members. Established in 2005, this year marks the 20th anniversary of the first Wuerffel Trophy. Throughout this season, the Wuerffel Foundation will reflect on these first nineteen recipients and honor the history of this prestigious award.
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