The Ed Block Courage Award
The Ed Block Courage Award is named after Ed Block, the former head athletic trainer of the Baltimore Colts of 23 years. Block was a pioneer in his profession and a respected humanitarian whose most passionate cause was helping children of abuse. The award is presented in his name each year to the player that exemplified a commitment to sportsmanship and courage. Ed Block Courage Award winners from each of the 32 NFL teams are honored at a banquet in Baltimore, MD. All proceeds from the event benefit the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation's Courage House National Support Network. Named after the NFL team in a respective NFL city, a Courage House is a facility that provides support and quality care for abused children and their families in that community. The 49ers dedicated their Courage House in October 2003 at the Edgewood House in San Francisco.
Listed below are the 49ers annual Ed Block Courage Award winners:
| Winners | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 - S Ronnie Lott | 1985 - LB Keena Turner | 1986 - QB Joe Montana | |
| 1987 - WR Mike Wilson | 1988 - CB Eric Wright | 1989 - DB Chet Brooks | |
| 1990 - WR Mike Sherrard | 1991 - DB Dave Waymer | 1992 - CB Eric Davis | |
| 1993 - CB Don Griffin | 1994 - T Harris Barton | 1995 - DT Dennis Brown | |
| 1996 - FB William Floyd | 1997 - C Jesse Sapolu | 1998 - WR Jerry Rice | |
| 1999 - DT Bryant Young | 2000 - RB Garrison Hearst | 2001 - S Lance Schulters | |
| 2002 - S Tony Parrish | 2003 - C Jeremy Newberry | 2004 - LB Jamie Winborn | |
| 2005 - C Jeremy Newberry | 2006 - RB Frank Gore | 2007 - C Eric Heitmann | |
| 2008 - LB Manny Lawson | 2009 - CB Shawntae Spencer | 2010 - DT Justin Smith | |
| 2011 - QB Alex Smith | 2012 - WR Kyle Williams | 2013 - C Jonathan Goodwin | |
| 2014 - WR Kassim Osgood | 2015 - LB NaVorro Bowman | 2016 - DL Glenn Dorsey | |
| 2017 - WR Marquise Goodwin | 2018 - CB Richard Sherman | 2019 - DL Solomon Thomas | |
| 2020 - CB Jason Verrett | 2021- CB Dontae Johnson | 2022 - T Mike McGlinchey | |
| 2023 - DT Javon Kinlaw |
The Len Eshmont Award
The Len Eshmont Award, the 49ers most prestigious annual honor, has been given each year to the 49er who best exemplifies the "inspirational and courageous play" of Len Eshmont. A member of the original 1946 49ers team, Eshmont coached at Navy and Virginia following his playing days with the 49ers. Eshmont passed away in 1957.
Listed below are the 49ers annual Len Eshmont Award winners since its inception in 1957:
| Winners | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 - QB Y.A. Tittle | 1958 - FB Joe Perry | 1959 - HB J.D. Smith | |
| 1960 - S Dave Baker | 1961 - DT Leo Nomellini | 1962 - DE Dan Colchico | |
| 1963 - T Bob St. Clair | 1964 - DT Charlie Krueger | 1965 - QB John Brodie | |
| 1966 - HB John David Crow | 1967 - LB Dave Wilcox | 1968 - LB Matt Hazeltine | |
| 1969 - CB Jimmy Johnson | 1970 - S Roosevelt Taylor | 1971 - LB Ed Beard | |
| 1972 - DE Tommy Hart | 1973 - S Mel Phillips | 1974 - T Len Rohde | |
| 1975 - CB Jimmy Johnson | 1976 - DE Tommy Hart | 1977 - S Mel Phillips | |
| 1978 - RB Paul Hofer | 1979 - RB Paul Hofer | 1980 - DT Archie Reese | |
| 1981 - TE Charle Young | 1982 - WR Dwight Clark | 1983 - RB/ST Bill Ring | |
| 1984 - LB Keena Turner | 1985 - FB Roger Craig | 1986 - QB Joe Montana | |
| 1987 - WR Jerry Rice | 1988 - NT Michael Carter/ RB Roger Craig | 1989 - QB Joe Montana | |
| 1990 - DE Kevin Fagan/ LB Charles Haley | 1991 - WR John Taylor | 1992 - QB Steve Young | |
| 1993 - WR Jerry Rice | 1994 - QB Steve Young | 1995 - FB William Floyd | |
| 1996 - DT Bryant Young | 1997 - DT Dana Stubblefield | 1998 - DT Bryant Young | |
| 1999 - DT Bryant Young | 2000 - DT Bryant Young | 2001 - RB Garrison Hearst | |
| 2002 - S Tony Parrish | 2003 - LB Julian Peterson | 2004 - DT Bryant Young | |
| 2005 - DT Bryant Young | 2006 - DT Bryant Young | 2007 - DT Bryant Young | |
| 2008 - WR Isaac Bruce | 2009 - TE Vernon Davis | 2010 - LB Takeo Spikes | |
| 2011 - DT Justin Smith | 2012 - DT Justin Smith | 2013 - LB NaVorro Bowman | |
| 2014 - RB Frank Gore | 2015 - WR Anquan Boldin | 2016 - QB Colin Kaepernick | |
| 2017 - WR Marquise Goodwin | 2018 - DL DeForest Buckner | 2019 - TE George Kittle | |
| 2020 - LB Fred Warner | 2021 - WR Deebo Samuel | 2022 - DL Nick Bosa | |
| 2023 - QB Brock Purdy |
Matt Hazeltine Award
The Hazeltine Iron Man Award is named after linebacker/center Matt Hazeltine, a 13-year performer who played more seasons at linebacker than any other 49ers player. Known for his durability and dedication, Hazeltine passed away in 1987 from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Bill Walsh established the award in his honor that year. The award is given annually to the most courageous and inspirational defensive player.
Listed below are the 49ers annual award winners since its inception in 1987:
| Winners | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 - LB Michael Walter | 1988 - LB Charles Haley | 1989 - DB Ronnie Lott | |
| 1990 - DE Kevin Fagan | 1991 - LB Charles Haley | 1992 - DE Pierce Holt | |
| 1993 - S Tim McDonald | 1994 - CB Merton Hanks | 1995 - S Tim McDonald | |
| 1996 - CB Merton Hanks | 1997 - LB Gary Plummer | 1998 - S Tim McDonald | |
| 1999 - DT Bryant Young | 2000 - LB Ken Norton Jr. | 2001 - S Lance Schulters | |
| 2002 - S John Keith | 2003 - LB Derek Smith | 2004 - LB Jeff Ulbrich | |
| 2005 - DE Bryant Young | 2006 - LB Brandon Moore | 2007 - LB Jeff Ulbrich | |
| 2008 - LB Takeo Spikes | 2009 - NT Aubrayo Franklin | 2010 - DT Justin Smith | |
| 2011 - DT Justin Smith | 2012 - DT Ray McDonald | 2013 - DT Justin Smith | |
| 2014 - DT Justin Smith | 2015 - DB Jimmie Ward | 2016 - S Antoine Bethea | |
| 2017 - DL DeForest Buckner | 2018 - DL DeForest Buckner | 2019 - LB Kwon Alexander | |
| 2020 - CB Jason Verrett | 2021-LB Azeez Al-Shaair | 2022- DL Nick Bosa |
Thomas Herrion Award
49ers owners Denise and John York established the Thomas Herrion Memorial Award in 2005, which will be presented each season to a rookie or first-year player that best represents the dream of Thomas Herrion. The award will go to a player, like Thomas, who has taken advantage of every opportunity, turned it into a positive situation and made their dream turn into a reality.
Listed below are the 49ers annual award winners since its inception in 2005:
| Winners | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 - T Thomas Herrion | 2006 - T Harvey Dahl | 2007 - CB Tarell Brown | |
| 2008 - WR Dominique Zeigler | 2009 - FB Brit Miller | 2010 - RB Anthony Dixon/ DT Will Tukuafu | |
| 2011 - CB Cory Nelms | 2012 - WR Kyle Williams | 2013 - S Eric Reid | |
| 2014 - LB Chris Borland | 2015 - S Jaquiski Tartt | 2016 - DL DeForest Buckner | |
| 2017 - DB Adrian Colbert | 2018 - Nick Mullens | 2019 - LB Dre Greenlaw | |
| 2020 - LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles | 2021 - WR Jauan Jennings | 2022 - QB Brock Purdy | |
| 2023 - S Ji'Ayir Brown |
The Bobb McKittrick Award
This award is given annually to the 49ers offensive lineman who best exemplifies the dedication, excellence and commitment of offensive line coach Bobb McKittrick, a five-time Super Bowl Champion.
In 1999, the San Francisco 49ers, under the direction of Bill Walsh, established the Bobb McKittrick Award. The award is meant to honor those offensive linemen who have best represented the courage, intensity and sacrifice displayed by the late Coach McKittrick during his 21 years of service with the 49ers.
"Bobb gave distinguished service to the organization since our renaissance in 1979. He was a vital factor in five Super Bowl Championships, the evolution of a dynasty and in the production of some of the finest offensive linemen in football. Offensive linemen don't receive the recognition they so richly deserve. This gives us a venue to honor their sacrifices and achievements," Walsh said.
A bronze plaque of McKittrick hangs in the 49ers locker room surrounded by the photographs of the McKittrick Award winners.
Listed below are the 49ers annual award winners since its inception in 1981:
| Winners | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 - Keith Fahnhorst | 1983 - John Ayers | 1984 - Randy Cross | |
| 1985 - Fred Quillan | 1986 - Keith Fahnhorst | 1987 - Bubba Paris | |
| 1988 - Steve Wallace | 1989 - Harris Barton | 1990 - Guy McIntyre | |
| 1991 - Jesse Sapolu | 1992 - Guy McIntyre | 1993 - Harris Barton | |
| 1994 - Derrick Deese | 1995 - Kirk Scrafford | 1996 - Jesse Sapolu | |
| 1997 - Ray Brown | 1998 - Chris Dalman | 1999 - Ray Brown | |
| 2000 - Jeremy Newberry | 2001 - Ray Brown | 2002 - Scott Gragg | |
| 2003 - Jeremy Newberry | 2004 - Kyle Kosier | 2005 - Jeremy Newberry | |
| 2006 - Eric Heitmann | 2007 - Eric Heitmann | 2008 - Eric Heitmann | |
| 2009 - David Baas | 2010 - David Baas | 2011 - Jonathan Goodwin | |
| 2012 - Anthony Davis | 2013 - Alex Boone | 2014 - Joe Staley | |
| 2015 - Joe Staley | 2016 - Zane Beadles | 2017 - Daniel Kilgore | |
| 2018 - Laken Tomlinson | 2019 - Mike Person | 2020 - Laken Tomlinson | |
| 2021 - Laken Tomlinson | 2022 - Jake Brendel | 2023 - OL Colton McKivitz |
Garry Niver Award
The Garry Niver Award is presented annually by the San Francisco Chapter of the Pro Football Writers of America to a 49ers player for his cooperation and professional style in helping the pro football writers do their jobs. The award is named after pro football writer, Garry Niver, who was a long-time beat writer who covered the 49ers for the San Mateo Times.
Listed below are the 49ers annual award winners since its inception in 1993:
| Winners | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 - C/G Jesse Sapolu | 1994 - S Tim McDonald | 1995 - QB Steve Young | |
| 1996 - T Steve Wallace | 1997 - G Ray Brown | 1998 - S Tim McDonald | |
| 1999 - WR Jerry Rice | 2000 - S Lance Schulters | 2001 - QB Jeff Garcia | |
| 2002 - DT Dana Stubblefield | 2003 - QB Jeff Garcia | 2004 - LB Jeff Ulbrich | |
| 2005 - LB Julian Peterson | 2006 - DE Bryant Young | 2007 - RB Frank Gore | |
| 2008 - C Eric Heitmann | 2009 - QB Alex Smith/ QB Shaun Hill | 2010 - LB Takeo Spikes | |
| 2011 - S Donte Whitner | 2012 - RB Frank Gore | 2013 - S Donte Whitner | |
| 2014 - RB Frank Gore | 2015 - WR Torrey Smith | 2016 - S Antoine Bethea | |
| 2017 - WR Marquise Goodwin | 2018 - T Joe Staley | 2019 - CB Richard Sherman | |
| 2020 - T Trent Williams | 2021 - QB Jimmy Garoppolo & T Trent Williams | 2022 - FB Kyle Juszczyk | |
| 2023 - DL Nick Bosa |
Bill Walsh Award
The Bill Walsh Award was established in 2004 in honor of San Francisco's Hall of Fame Head Coach Bill Walsh. Walsh served as the team's head coach for 10 seasons from 1979-88. In that time, he compiled a record of 102-63-1 and led the team to three Super Bowls. He was twice named Coach of the Year (1981, 1984) and was later named Coach of the Decade for the 1980s. The award, which is voted on by coaches only, is given to the 49ers team MVP, honoring his outstanding individual annual performance.
Listed below are the 49ers annual award winners since its inception in 2004:
| Winners: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 - DE Bryant Young | 2005 - LB Derek Smith/ K Joe Nedney | 2006 - RB Frank Gore/ CB Walt Harris | |
| 2007 - RB Frank Gore/ LB Patrick Willis | 2008 - DE Justin Smith | 2009 - LB Patrick Willis | |
| 2010 - RB Frank Gore | 2011 - DT Justin Smith | 2012 - LB Aldon Smith | |
| 2013 - WR Anquan Boldin | 2014 - S Antoine Bethea | 2015 - K Phil Dawson | |
| 2016 - T Joe Staley | 2017 - FB Kyle Juszczyk | 2018 - TE George Kittle | |
| 2019 - DL DeForest Buckner | 2020 - LB Fred Warner | 2021 - DL Nick Bosa | |
| 2022 - LB Fred Warner | 2023 - RB Christian McCaffrey |
