National Quarterback Club hosts ceremony in Scottsdale
Raises more than $80k during dinner and hall of fame induction event
Posted 3/1/24
The National Quarterback Club welcomed nearly 300 guests to its annual Awards Dinner and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Feb. 23 at the Scottsdale Resort and Spa, 7700 E. McCormick Parkway.
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National Quarterback Club hosts ceremony in Scottsdale
Raises more than $80k during dinner and hall of fame induction event
Submitted photo/National Quarterback Club
The NQBC held their annual event at the Scottsdale Resort and Spa, and among the guests were pro football hall of famer Warren Moon, 2023 Heisman Trophy runner-up Michael Penix Jr., six-time All-Pro quarterback and former Chunky Soup spokesman Donovan McNabb and actress Holly Robinson Peete.
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NATIONAL QUARTERBACK CLUB 2023 AWARD RECIPIENTS
Hall of Fame - Class of 2023
Bernie Kosar
Ken Anderson
Rodney Peete
Pro Quarterback of the Year
Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers
College Quarterback of the Year
Michael Penix Jr., University of Washington
High School Quarterback of the Year
DJ Lagway, Willis (Texas) High School
Legacy Recognition Award
Major Ed Pulido
The National Quarterback Club welcomed nearly 300 guests to its annual Awards Dinner and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Feb. 23 at the Scottsdale Resort and Spa, 7700 E. McCormick Parkway.
The event drew a number of high-profile former NFL quarterbacks and current award winners who, in turn, “threw passes” to esteemed guests, helping to raise more than $80,000 for the National Quarterback Club.
"We were thrilled to see the overwhelming support for the National Quarterback Club's mission and charitable endeavors at this year's Awards Dinner and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony,” said Dr. Mark Clifford, president of the National Quarterback Club. “The presence of prestigious former NFL quarterbacks, current award winners and inductees, and our inaugural partnership with the DREAM Foundation underscores our commitment to recognizing excellence and fostering diversity within the sports industry. We are excited to continue this journey of honoring outstanding quarterbacks while expanding opportunities for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds through the DREAM Foundation.”
Former NFL quarterbacks Donovan McNabb, Warren Moon, Jim McMahon and Josh Booty joined inductees Ken Anderson and Rodney Peete, along with award winners Michael Penix Jr. (College Quarterback of the Year) and DJ Lagway (High School Quarterback of the Year), at the fundraising event. Bernie Kosar (inductee) and Brock Purdy (Pro Quarterback of the Year) were unable to attend.
“What an honor it is to be associated with Mark Clifford and the National Quarterback Club and all the charitable work you do across the country,” said Purdy in a video statement. “Thank you guys for selecting me this year. What an honor and blessing it is.”
This event marked the inaugural partnership between the NQBC and the DREAM Foundation, a 501c3 organization that was created to support students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities who are interested in a career in the sports industry. In the partnership, the DREAM Foundation now oversees the operations and management of the NQBC and is one of the main beneficiaries of the evening.
The event was sponsored by Crescent Crown Distributing, Copa Health, Alliance Healthcare Partners, and ServerRx. Jill Kimmel, sister of comedian Jimmy Kimmel, served as emcee.
Visit nationalqbclub.com and dreamfoundationaz.org for more information.
