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
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

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
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 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

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
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

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
LB Derek Smith
2006 RB Frank Gore
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
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

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
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

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
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

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
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

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
2019 OL Ben Garland
2020 DL Arik Armstead
2021 RB Raheem Mostert
2022 CB Emmanuel Moseley
2023 TE George Kittle

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
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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