New England Patriots defensive end Lawrence Guy was named the Patriots Ron Burton Community Service Award winner this summer and now he has the chance to be recognized nationally for his charitable efforts as the team’s nominee for the annual NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.
On Tuesday, Guy and the other 31 nominees around the league were announced by the NFL.
Each year, the Walter Payton Man of the Year award recognizes an NFL player for their outstanding community service activities off the field, as well as excellence on the field.
During his Patriots tenure, Guy and his wife Andrea established the Lawrence Guy Family Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides resources and opportunities for financially disadvantaged families.