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Atlanta Falcons Trailblazer Award presented by Georgia Power

The Atlanta Falcons Trailblazer Award recognizes a Georgia high school student-athlete who has gone above and beyond to contribute to her girls flag football team on the field, while making an impact in the community. The Atlanta Falcons will accept rolling nominations throughout the season and honor the finalists at Atlanta Falcons home games. Please note, only high school football coaches, Athletic Directors and Principals may submit a nomination.

Atlanta Falcons High School Man of the Year Award presented by Georgia Power

Modeled after one of the most prestigious awards in the NFL, the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, the Atlanta Falcons will honor high school football student athletes who embody excellence on and off the field. The Atlanta Falcons will accept rolling nominations throughout the season and honor the finalists at Atlanta Falcons home games. Please note, only high school football coaches, Athletic Directors and Principals may submit a nomination.

Previous Winners

2023

2023 Falcons Trailblazer of the Year

Malia Burkes named Atlanta Falcons Trailblazer of the Year

2023 High School Man of the Year presented by Georgia Power

Shaw Mixon named Atlanta Falcons High School Man of the Year

2022

2022 Falcons Trailblazer of Year

Joelle "JoJo" Miller named Falcons Trailblazer of Year

2022 High School Man of the Year presented by Georgia Power

Jacob Benjamin named 2022 Atlanta Falcons High School Man of the Year