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Brent Venables Named Honorary Coach, Wuerffel Trophy Semifinalists Revealed Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) today announced the 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, honoring 22 college football players and one head coach for their extraordinary commitment to community service. This year's team was selected from a record 195 nominees, submitted by college sports information directors and coaches nationwide, spotlighting student-athletes who lead with purpose, from fighting substance abuse to creating opportunities for youth and families. Brent Venables, head coach at the University of Oklahoma, is this year's honorary coach, recognized for transforming his

For the second year, Allstate and the Wuerffel Foundation spotlight college football's most inspiring community service stories Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association today announced a record-breaking 197 nominees for the 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, the highest in the award's 34-year history. College football student-athletes and head coaches from all levels of the sport are recognized for their commitment to community service and leadership beyond the gridiron. "I've been a part of this team, and these players aren't just showing up, they're standing out," said Sam Acho, ESPN analyst, former NFL linebacker, author and 2010 Good Works Team member and Allstate Wu

Nearly 200 student-athletes across collegiate winter sports are recognized for giving back to their communities as part of the newly expanded Good Works Team. Allstate and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) proudly honor 193 student-athletes excelling in academics, sports and community impact. Nominated by athletics administrators, conference office staff, and coaches, these student-athletes embody leadership, service and character and will now be considered for selection to the inaugural Allstate NACDA Good Works Team (Winter). "These young women and men are more than competitors – they're leaders, changemakers and role models," said Holly Rowe, ESPN re

Son of late NBA player Darryl Dawkins, the Penn State senior offensive lineman has carved his own path as a leader both on and off the field. Nick Dawkins, a three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree and Penn State's 2023 Public Service Award winner who founded the Dawkins Family Foundation to champion academic and athletic excellence for young students, is this year's Allstate Wuerffel Trophy recipient and Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Captain. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241213955921/en/Nick Dawkins, 2024 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Recipient and Allstate Good Works Team Captain (Photo: Business Wire) Dawkins s

Student-athletes, head coach recognized by college football's highest community service honors. The 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® is set, narrowing the candidates for this year's Allstate Wuerffel Trophy. The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team names 22 student-athletes and one head coach for exemplary community service. The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, announced later this year, is presented to one of the 11 NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) players elected to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. "Each year, I'm inspired by the way these young men use their gifts to make a positive impact on their communities," said Tim Tebow, two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, 2009 Good W

Allstate Wuerffel Trophy and Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® honor community service leaders with coveted collegiate awards 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team announces a record 178 nominees, representing players and coaches from colleges and universities across the country Allstate is partnering with the Wuerffel Foundation to bring together two of the most meaningful awards in college football. The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy will honor a student-athlete who is inspired to serve others and make a positive impact on society. Together with the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, whose 2024 nominees are announced below, the awards will mark college football's premier honors for community ser

Fans cast more than 25,000 votes for the unanimous First Team All-American Running Back First Team All-American and star running back at the University of Michigan, Blake Corum, adds another prestigious title to his collection as he is named this year's honorary captain for the 2023 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231128035502/en/Blake Corum at his annual "Giving Back 2 Give Thanks" turkey drive, which has become an annual tradition in the Ann Arbor, Michigan area. (Photo: Business Wire) "It's an honor to be the captain for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team," Corum said. "My passi

After a distinguished 13-year career at Allstate, Don Civgin, Vice Chair and CEO, Protection Products and Services has announced his decision to retire, effective May 1. Don joined the company as Chief Financial Officer in 2008, became President and CEO of Allstate Financial in 2012 and Vice Chair of The Allstate Corporation in 2019. He also serves as Chairman of the internationally renowned Ravinia® Festival. With Don's retirement, Terrance Williams will become President, Protection Products and Services. "Don's leadership, business acumen and enterprise-first approach made Allstate successful in pursuing its purpose of protecting people from life's uncertainties," said Tom Wilson, Chair,

NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced that Susan L. Lees will become the company’s first-ever Chief Sustainability Officer. Executive Vice President and General Counsel Rhonda Ferguson will take over Lees’ previous roles as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of the corporation. The changes are effective immediately. “This realignment of responsibilities is consistent with Susie’s decision announced in August to focus on environmental, social and governance initiatives,” said Tom Wilson, Chair, President and CEO. “Allstate has been a leader in sustainability and recently earned a place on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the t