49ers Webzone Fan Choice MVP Award
The 49ers Webzone Fan Choice MVP Award is voted on by fans following each season and represents the fans' choice for the team's most value contributor on offense, defense, or special teams.
Listed below are the annual Fan Choice MVP Award winners since its inception in 1998:
1998 |
QB Steve Young |
1999 |
RB Charlie Garner |
2000 |
QB Jeff Garcia |
2001 |
QB Jeff Garcia |
2002 |
WR Terrell Owens |
2003 |
LB Julian Peterson |
2004 |
TE Eric Johnson |
2005 |
K Joe Nedney |
2006 |
RB Frank Gore |
2007 |
LB Patrick Willis |
2008 |
QB Shaun Hill |
2009 |
TE Vernon Davis |
2010 |
LB Patrick Willis |
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2011 |
DE Justin Smith |
2012 |
QB Colin Kaepernick |
2013 |
LB NaVorro Bowman |
2014 |
RB Frank Gore |
2015 |
LB NaVorro Bowman |
2016 |
DT DeForest Buckner |
2017 |
QB Jimmy Garoppolo |
2018 |
TE George Kittle |
2019 |
TE George Kittle |
2020 |
LB Fred Warner |
2021 |
WR Deebo Samuel |
2022 |
DE Nick Bosa |
2023 |
RB Christian McCaffrey |
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Len Eshmont Award
The Eshmont Award, the 49ers most prestigious annual honor, has been given each year to the Niner who best exemplifies the "inspirational and courageous play" of Len Eshmont. A player from the original 1946 Forty Niners' team, Eshmont coached at Navy and Virginia, following his playing days with the 49ers. Eshmont died in 1957.
Listed below are the 49ers' annual Len Eshmont Award winners since its inception in 1957:
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 |
HB John David Crow |
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 |
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RB Roger Craig |
1989 |
QB Joe Montana |
1990 |
DE Kevin Fagan |
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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 |
SS 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 |
DE Justin Smith |
2012 |
DE Justin Smith |
2013 |
LB NaVorro Bowman |
2014 |
RB Frank Gore |
2015 |
WR Anquan Boldin |
2016 |
QB Colin Kaepernick |
2017 |
WR Marquise Goodwin |
2018 |
DT DeForest Buckner |
2019 |
TE George Kittle |
2020 |
LB Fred Warner |
2021 |
WR Deebo Samuel |
2022 |
DE Nick Bosa |
2023 |
QB Brock Purdy |
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Bobb McKittrick Award
The Bobb McKittrick Award was established in 1999 in honor of the 49ers long time offensive line coach. The award is given annually to the 49ers offensive lineman who best represents the courage, intensity and sacrifice displayed by Coach McKittrick during his 21 years of service with the 49ers.
Listed below are the 49ers' annual Bobb McKittrick Award winners since its inception in 1981:
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 |
Jessie 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 |
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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 |
OG Laken Tomlinson |
2019 |
OL Mike Person |
2020 |
OG Laken Tomlinson |
2021 |
OG Laken Tomlinson |
2022 |
OL Jake Brendel |
2023 |
OT Colton McKivitz |
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Bill Walsh Award
The Bill Walsh Award is presented to the player who has best represented the standard of professional excellence established by Walsh. Bill Walsh coached the 49ers from the 1979 season through the 1988 season (final game was in 1989) winning three Super Bowls and compiling a record of 102-63-1.
Listed below are the 49ers' annual Bill Walsh Award winners since its inception in 2004:
2004 |
DT Bryant Young |
2005 |
K Joe Nedney |
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LB Derek Smith |
2006 |
RB Frank Gore |
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CB Walt Harris |
2007 |
CB Nate Clements LB Patrick Willis |
2008 |
DE Justin Smith |
2009 |
LB Patrick Willis |
2010 |
RB Frank Gore |
2011 |
DT Justin Smith |
2012 |
LB Aldon Smith |
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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 |
DT DeForest Buckner |
2020 |
LB Fred Warner |
2021 |
DE Nick Bosa |
2022 |
LB Fred Warner |
2023 |
RB Christian McCaffrey |
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Matt Hazeltine Iron Man Award
The Matt Hazeltine Iron Man Award is presented to the most courageous and inspirational defensive player. The 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.
Listed below are the 49ers' annual Matt Hazeltine Iron Man Award winners since its inception in 1987:
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 |
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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 |
DT DeForest Buckner |
2018 |
DT DeForest Buckner |
2019 |
LB Kwon Alexander |
2020 |
CB Jason Verrett |
2021 |
LB Azeez Al-Shaair |
2022 |
DE Nick Bosa |
2023 |
LB Fred Warner |
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Thomas Herrion Memorial Award
The Thomas Herrion Memorial Award is presented to a first-year player 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 Thomas Herrion Award winners since its inception in 2005:
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 |
LB Michael Wilhoite |
2013 |
S Eric Reid |
2014 |
LB Chris Borland |
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2015 |
S Jaquiski Tartt |
2016 |
DT DeForest Buckner |
2017 |
S Adrian Colbert |
2018 |
QB Nick Mullens |
2019 |
LB Dre Greenlaw |
2020 |
LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles |
2021 |
WR Jauan Jennings |
2022 |
QB Brock Purdy |
2023 |
S Ji’Ayir Brown |
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Ed Block Courage Award
The Ed Block Courage Award is presented to the player that exemplified a commitment to sportsmanship and courage. Ed Block is 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.
Listed below are the 49ers' annual Ed Block Courage Award winners since its inception in 1984:
1984 |
DB 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 |
DB Eric Davis |
1993 |
CB Don Griffin |
1994 |
T Harris Barton |
1995 |
DE Dennis Brown |
1996 |
FB William Floyd |
1997 |
C/G Jesse Sapolu |
1998 |
WR Jerry Rice |
1999 |
DT Bryant Young |
2000 |
RB Garrison Hearst |
2001 |
S Lance Shulters |
2002 |
S Tony Parrish |
2003 |
C Jeremy Newberry |
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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 |
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Perry/Yonamine Unity Award
The Perry/Yonamine Award is presented to the 49ers player who exhibits an exceptional commitment to promoting unity within the team and in their community. The Perry/Yonamine Unity Award is named for the former 49ers players and pioneers of unity and diversity, Joe “The Jet” Perry and Wally Yonamine, and is voted on by the players.
Listed below are the 49ers' annual Perry/Yonamine Unity Award winners:
2014 |
WR Kassim Osgood |
2015 |
NT Ian Williams |
2016 |
S Antoine Bethea |
2017 |
K Robbie Gould |
2018 |
RB Raheem Mostert |
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2019 |
OL Ben Garland |
2020 |
DL Arik Armstead |
2021 |
RB Raheem Mostert |
2022 |
CB Emmanuel Moseley |
2023 |
TE George Kittle |
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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 Garry Niver Award winners since its inception in 1993:
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 |
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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 |
SS Antoine Bethea |
2017 |
WR Marquise Goodwin |
2018 |
OT Joe Staley |
2019 |
CB Richard Sherman |
2020 |
T Trent Williams |
2021 |
QB Jimmy Garoppolo T Trent Williams |
2022 |
FB Kyle Juszczyk |
2023 |
DE Nick Bosa |
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