The Thurman Munson Award is handed out to those who have achieved inspiration and success not only on the field, but have been actively involved in their communities.
This is the 36th year the award has been presented, in honor of the late Yankees catcher and captain, Thurman Munson. The honorees for the award in 2016 include current Yankees and battery mates Andrew Miller and Brian McCann, and also former Yankees pitcher Jim Abbott. Abbott has been an inspiration to many with disabilities, and threw a no-hitter during his career.