The New York Jets are proud to announce Legend Tony Richardson as our 2024 nominee for the annual NFL Salute to Service Award. Each year, the award recognizes NFL players, coaches, staff and alumni who have demonstrated a commitment to honoring and supporting military and veteran communities.
Tony Richardson, embodies each tenant of the NFL's Salute to Service campaign to honor, empower and connect service members, veterans, and their families. Tony volunteers his time consistently to support and meet with military personnel to honor the sacrifices made by his father Ben Richardson, US Army Sergeant Major Vietnam Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient and Drill Sergeant and his Sister Shon Richardson, Master Sergeant for 28 years with 4 deployments. Tony has served in Honorary Commander Program who's goal it to connect and expose the local community to the missions of the armed services, and promote public awareness of the missions, policies, and programs of the United States Air Force and an understanding of the Department of Defense. Through this program, Tony was paired with US Army 2nd Brigade ROTC at the Joint Base McGuire Dix in Lakehurst, New Jersey. The intent is to create one-on-one opportunities to inform and educate local community leaders about the missions of the installation and the United States Military.
Fans have an opportunity to vote and help determine the award's three finalists. To cast your vote for Tony Richardson, visit www.NFL.com/SaluteFanVote. From now until November 30, fans can submit one vote per day. Finalists of the award will be announced in January, and the recipient will be recognized at NFL Honors, a primetime awards special to air nationally in February during the week of Super Bowl LIX. The NFL will donate $50,000 to the awardee's military or veteran charity of choice.
The Salute to Service Award is part of the NFL year-round commitment to recognize and honor the military and veteran community. Through the Salute to Service initiative, the NFL and its 32 teams come together to honor, empower and connect with service members, veterans and their families. Salute to Service will come to life in NFL stadiums across the country during Weeks 10-12 of the regular season through on-field branding and other game day activations. Visit www.NFL.com/Salute to learn more.
