Broncos Select Garett Bolles as 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Club Winner — A Win for Community and Childhood Apraxia Awareness
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles has been selected as the Broncos’ 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year club winner, one of the NFL’s most prestigious honors recognizing players for excellence both on the field and through community impact.
The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award celebrates players who exemplify leadership, integrity, and service, honoring the work they do beyond football to uplift others. Each of the NFL’s 32 teams selects one club winner who then becomes a nominee for the national award, which will be announced at NFL Honors in February 2026.
For Garett, this recognition is deeply personal. Inspired by his son Kingston’s diagnosis of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), Garett has become a passionate advocate for children and families navigating speech and communication challenges. Alongside speech-language pathologist Jennie Bjorem, he co-founded the Bjorem & Bolles Apraxia Education Initiative, opening a first-of-its-kind training center in Parker, Colorado dedicated to improving professional education and access to evidence-based CAS intervention.
Through the GB3 Foundation and Bjorem & Bolles, Garett supports clinician training, family education, and scholarship opportunities, ensuring that more children receive accurate diagnoses and effective therapy. His commitment extends beyond speech education, including mentorship, youth outreach, and community engagement across Colorado.
How You Can Support Garett Bolles Through the Nationwide Charity Challenge
Fans are once again encouraged to participate in Nationwide’s annual Charity Challenge, a social media and online contest that allows fans to show support for their favorite Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year club winner.
Here’s how to vote:
-
Vote on X (Twitter) by posting #WPMOYChallenge along with Garett Bolles’ last name or X handle
-
Vote directly at NFL.com/ManOfTheYear
The charitable beneficiary of the player who receives the most combined hashtag mentions and online votes will receive an additional $35,000 donation from Nationwide. The nonprofit partners of the second- and third-place finishers will receive $10,000 and $5,000, respectively.
Charity Challenge voting runs from December 4, 2025, through January 5, 2026.
More information about the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award and the Charity Challenge can be found at NFL.com/ManOfTheYear.
A Shared Mission
At Bjorem & Bolles, we are proud to work alongside Garett Bolles and the GB3 Foundation in advancing education, awareness, and access for children with childhood apraxia of speech. His selection as the Broncos’ Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year club winner is a powerful reminder that when advocacy, education, and heart come together, real change happens.
To learn more about our training programs, scholarships, and how you can support this mission, visit bjoremandbolles.com.
Share: