The 2nd Annual PFRPA Champions Banquet

The PFRPA Champions Banquet took place on September 25, 2025, at the Directors Club at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. The event celebrated retired NFL players making a positive impact, as well as individuals who have made significant contributions to the former player community.

As part of the fundraising event, the PFRPA Champions Award was presented to four recipients in recognition and appreciation of their efforts as champions for the communities they serve.

Congratulations to the 2025 PFRPA Champions Award recipients:

• Andre Johnson, Pro Football Hall of Famer and Retired Houston Texans Wide Receiver.
• Kandyace Mayberry, Director of Alumni Relations at the Houston Texans.
• Wade Smith, Retired Houston Texans Guard and Founder of the Wade Smith Foundation.
• Lemuel Stinson, NFL Alumni Houston Chapter President and Founder of the Lemuel Stinson Foundation.

Inaugural PFRPA Champions Luncheon

The inaugural PFRPA Champions Luncheon took place on June 12, 2024, at Hotel Northland in Green Bay, Wisconsin! The event celebrated retired NFL players who are making a positive impact, as well as individuals who have made significant contributions to the former player community.

As part of this fundraising event, the PFRPA Champions Award was presented to three recipients in recognition and appreciation of their efforts as champions for the communities they serve.

Congratulations to the 2024 Champions Award recipients:

• Cathy Dworak, Green Bay Packers Director of Community Outreach and Player/Alumni Relations
• Chris Jacke, Founder of Player Alumni Resources (P.A.R. 13)
• Harry Sydney, President and Founder of My Brother's Keeper

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