Before I express how grateful I am to have received this award I want to thank God for all that he has done for me and the blessings he has given me.
I want to thank my family for the support and sacrifices they have made to give me the opportunity to be the best me that I could be. I want to thank my coaches for not only pushing me as an athlete but as a man as well. I want to thank my teammates, especially my O-Line and my friends, for motivating me and for supporting and joining me in this journey.
Lastly, I want to thank The Denver Post for honoring me with this award.
One of Valor’s many mottos is to prepare tomorrow’s leaders to transform the world for Christ.
I am so thankful to receive this award and it is amazing to win this award and join a select few who have won before like Christian McCaffrey, Ryan Clement, Dave Logan and many others. This award is not just given to those who excel on the field, but it is a testament to the work that takes place off the field.
As special as it is to receive the Gold Helmet Award there is one thing I hope all the athletes after me take away: People don’t remember how many touchdowns you score or how many tackles you get, rather how you make them feel.
Greatness is not about what you do for you itap about what you do for others. Mathew 20:16 says “so the last will be first, and the first will be last.”
I am so blessed to receive this award and when the younger generation sees my name among the long list of greats who have come before me I hope they learn that this award is not just about what we do for ourselves, but most importantly what we do for others.
— Gavin Sawchuk
