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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Steinberg DeNicola Announce Zach Ertz as Recipient of 82nd Annual Maxwell Football Gala Humanitarian Award

Cosmo DeNicola and Leigh Steinberg of Steinberg Sports and Entertainment, announced the recipient of the 2019 Steinberg DeNicola Humanitarian award being presented at the 82^nd Annual Maxwell Football Gala. The Humanitarian award is given to a representative of the NFL that has committed themselves to doing good in their community. The NFL Player recipient is chosen for 2019 is Philadelphia Eagles Tight End, Zach Ertz.

Zach, alongside his wife Julie, founded the Ertz Family Foundation in 2018. The Ertz Family foundation focuses on creating sports opportunities for those who lack them, providing educational opportunities for youth of all ages and restoring a sense of hope and opportunity for families who need it most.

“Some people see, many hear, few act. Zach and his family foundation touch people with their caring and loving actions,” stated Cosmo DeNicola.

The 2019 winner will be honored Friday, March 8th, 2019 at the 82^nd Maxwell Club National Awards Gala, which will be held at the Tropicana Casino Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. Also receiving awards at this event will be: Patrick Mahomes- Kansas City Chiefs (The Bert Bell NFL Player of the Year Award), Andy Reid- Kansas City Chiefs (Earl “Greasy” Neale Award), Tua Tagovailoa- Alabama (Maxwell Award), Josh Allen- Kentucky (Chuck Bednarik Award), Bob Surace - Princeton University (Andy Talley Tri-State Coach of the Year Award), John Lovett- Princeton University (Brian Westbrook Tri-State Player of the Year Award), Ron Jaworski- Philadelphia Eagles & ESPN ( Francis Reds Bagnell Award), Jeff Monken- Army-West Point (George Munger College Coach of the Year Award) and MFC/Adidas National High School Players of the Year Bru McCoy (Mater Dei HS - Texas) and Nolan Smith (IMG Academy - Georgia).

Tickets for the Maxwell Football Club National Awards Gala are available for purchase on the Club's website https://www.maxwellfootballclub.org/product/national-awards-individual-ticket or by calling 215-643-3833.

Questions concerning any of the Maxwell Football Club's awards or programs can be directed to MFC Executive Director Mark Wolpert at info@maxwellfootballclub.org.

Thursday, February 7, 2019

Steinberg Sports' Patrick Mahomes Named Maxwell Football Club's Professional Award Winner

Maxwell Football Club President, Mark Dianno, announced that Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has been selected as the winner of the 60th Bert Bell Professional Plater of the Year Award, and that Chief's Andy Reid has been chosen as the winner of the 30th Greasy Neale Professional Coach of the Year Award.

In only his second NFL season, Mahomes evolved into one of the league's most dynamic quarterbacks as he finished the regular season with 5,097 passing yards, 50 touchdowns and 12 interceptions to join Peyton Manning as the only players in NFL history to throw for at least 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns in a single season. In addition to his Bert Bell honor, Mahomes has also been named the 2018 Pro Football Writers of America NFL MVP and a First-Team All-Pro. He led the Chiefs to an AFC West title and a berth in the AFC Championship Game for the first time since 1993.

Mahomes joins Hall of Fame RB Earl Campbell (1979) and Philadelphia Eagle's QB Carson Wentz (2018) as the only players to have won the Bert Bell Award in their second NFL season.

Reid has been named the Greasy Neal Professional Coach of the Year for a record setting fourth time, having previously won the award in 2000, 2002 and 2010 as the coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. Reid completed his sixth year as the Chiefs head coach with a 12-4 record, a third straight AFC West crown and a fourth consecutive playoff appearance, ultimately falling to the New England Patriots in overtime in the AFC Championship Game. Reid worked closely with Mahomes, helping hi master an extremely complicated offense and allowing him to transition from a rookie to a franchise quarter back in only two seasons.

Mahoems and Reid will be honored Friday March 8, 2019 at the 82nd Maxwell Football Club National Awards Gala, which will be held at the Tropicana Casino & Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. Also receiving awards at the event will be Tua Tagovailoa- Alabama (Maxwell Award), Josh Allen- Kentucky (Chuck Bednarik Award), Bob Surace - Princeton University (Andy Talley Tri-State Coach of the Year Award), John Lovett- Princeton University (Brian Westbrook Tri-State Player of the Year Award), Ron Jaworski- Philadelphia Eagles & ESPN ( Francis Reds Bagnell Award), Jeff Monken- Army-West Point (George Munger College Coach of the Year Award) and MFC/adidas National High School Players of the Year Bru McCoy (Mater Dei HS - Texas) and Nolan Smith (IMG Academy - Georgia). The Club will be announcing additional winners of special awards later this week.

Questions concerning any of the Maxwell Football Club's awards or programs can be directed to MFC Executive Director Mark Wolpert at info@maxwellfootballclub.org.

Thursday, March 1, 2018

Steinberg DeNicola Announce NFL Active Player Recipient of Humanitarian Award

Cosmo DeNicola and Leigh Steinberg of Steinberg Sports and Entertainment, announced Philadelphia Eagles Defensive End, Chris Long, as the recipient of the 2018 Steinberg DeNicola Humanitarian award being presented at the 81^st Annual Maxwell Football Gala. The Humanitarian Active Player award is given to owners, players, coaches and NFL executives that have committed themselves to making contributions in their community.

“Chris has an engine that never slows down on or off the football field. His sensitivity and awareness of social issues, along with his commitment to his communities, make him on iconic recipient of the Steinberg DeNicola Humanitarian Award," stated Cosmo DeNicola.

The 2018 winner will be honored Friday, March 9th, 2018 at the 81^st Maxwell Club National Awards Gala, which will be held at the Tropicana Casino Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. Also receiving awards at this event will be: Carson Wentz- Philadelphia Eagles (The Bert Bell NFL Player of the Year Award), Doug Pederson- Philadelphia Eagles (Earl “Greasy” Neale Award), Baker Mayfield – University of Oklahoma (Maxwell Award); Minkah Fitzpatrick – University of Alabama (Chuck Bednarik Award); Bill Clark – University of Alabama at Birmingham (The Thomas Brookshier Spirit Award); Duke Greco – Delaware Valley University (Tri-State Coach of the Year); Shaquem Griffin – University of Central Florida (Uplifting Athletes Rare Disease Champion), and Bobby Bowden – Florida State (The Francis Reds Bagnell Award for Contributions to Football).

Tickets for the Maxwell Football Club National Awards Gala are available for purchase on the Club’s website https://maxwellfootballclub.org/maxwell-football-club-national-awards-gala or by calling 215-643-3833.

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Steinberg DeNicola Announce NFL Executive Winner for 81st Annual Maxwell Football Gala Humanitarian Award

Cosmo DeNicola and Leigh Steinberg of Steinberg Sports and Entertainment, announced the recipient of the 2018 Steinberg DeNicola Humanitarian award being presented at the 81^st Annual Maxwell Football Gala. The Humanitarian award is given to a representative of the NFL that has committed themselves to doing good in their community. The NFL Executive recipient is the Philadelphia Eagles Vice President of Football Operations, Howie Roseman.

Previous winners of the Steinberg DeNicola Humanitarian award, which has been presented annually at the Steinberg Super Bowl Party and Maxwell Gala, include owners, players, coaches and NFL executives. Previous recipients include Connor Barwin, Larry Fitzgerald, Andy Reid, Jack Del Rio and Steve Smith Sr., among others.

“Not only did Howie architect a Super Bowl winning team, he took time to be a champion off the field as well,” stated Cosmo DeNicola. "Leigh and I, along with the Maxwell Football Club, are excited to be honoring his Community Activities."

Friday, February 24, 2017

STEINBERG DENICOLA ANNOUNCE CONNOR BARWIN AS RECIPIENT OF HUMANITARIAN AWARD

Cosmo DeNicola and Leigh Steinberg, in partnership with the Maxwell Football Club, have announced Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Connor Barwin as the recipient of the 2017 Steinberg DeNicola Humanitarian Award. Barwin will be honored on Friday March 10^th, 2017 during the Maxwell Football Club Gala at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City.

"Cosmo DeNicola and I established an awards program designed to highlight the major contributions that owners, executives, coaches, players and retired players make in their off the field philanthropic efforts," stated Leigh Steinberg.

Since arriving in Philadelphia, Barwin’s humanitarian efforts have not gone unnoticed. He has been a big supporter of the Eagles Youth Partnership, a charity which serves low-income children within the Philadelphia area. In December of 2013, he founded the Make the World Better Foundation (MWBF), which builds and rehabilitates parks to provide safe and fun spaces for outdoor athletic and artistic play. MTWB believes that communities prosper when young people have access to athletics and the arts.

MTWB is dedicated to raising funds through innovative and creative ways. In June 2016, Barwin hosted his third annual MTWB Concert, raising $200,000. In 2014 and 2015, the foundation raised $700,000 for the renovation of South Philadelphia’s Ralph Brooks Park, which was featured in NFL Films Presents: The Street Eagle.