College Sports Information Directors of America

2024 Dick Enberg Award
Presented annually to an individual who has distinguished themselves nationally through their career achievement and meaningful contributions to society while promoting the values of education and academics.

Warrick Dunn – Florida State University / Warrick Dunn Charities

Warrick Dunn, the Florida State Seminoles football legend, NFL star, and College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024 honoree, is the 2024 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Dick Enberg Award winner.

“I am always grateful to be recognized for the work we do because it honors the life my mother lived — for me and my siblings and for the public she served.” Dunn said. “Thank you for helping me shine the light on the issue of housing in America and specifically the need for affordable housing for everyday people trying to live a decent fulfilling life. More than anything besides doing for her kids, my mom dreamed of owning her own home and that never happened. My foundation and the growth we have experienced is because others have cared enough about her, and about our family to help. I appreciate that confidence and I appreciate this recognition.”

In addition to his impressive on-field accomplishments and resume, Warrick is perhaps best known for his involvement in philanthropy. As a rookie for Tampa Bay, Warrick founded the Homes for the Holidays program to fulfill his mother’s dream of home ownership for single parent families. The program partners with local organizations to turn houses into homes for single parent families through home furnishings and down-payment assistance. Since its inception, Homes for the Holidays has furnished 217 homes, provided over $1,070,000 in down-payment assistance, and served over 578 dependents.

The impact of Homes for the Holidays inspired Warrick to expand into three additional programs: Count on Your Future, Sculpt, and Hearts for Community Service Scholarships, all housed today under the Warrick Dunn Charities umbrella. Together, the four programs are dedicated to strengthening and transforming communities by combating poverty, hunger, and improving the quality of lives for families academically, socially, and economically.

Michael Alford, Florida State Vice President and Director of Athletics: "There is no person better to receive this award than Warrick Dunn. I was able to get to know Dick Enberg while I was the AD at Central Michigan, which was his alma mater, and Warrick is a great representation of who Dick Enberg was. They share similar qualities and core values with an emphasis on service to others and valuing education. Warrick's impact stretches far beyond the football field, and I'm extremely happy that he is being recognized with this honor."

Charlie Ward, 1993 Heisman Trophy winner and Warrick Dunn’s Florida State roommate: "Warrick's impact on the field was next-level, and his impact off the field has been next-level. He is a next-level person who is an inspiration to all that know him!"

Arthur M. Blank, Owner and Chairman, Blank Family of Businesses / Atlanta Falcons Owner: "All young men and women should turn to Warrick Dunn as a role model. In addition to his tremendous achievements on the football field, Warrick turned his personal tragedy into triumph, impacting countless families and bettering the lives of so many through his foundation. He epitomizes leadership in our society, and I commend College Sports Communicators for honoring Warrick with this award."
 

Dunn will be in attendance at the 2024 CSC Unite Convention to accept his award during the CSC All-Star Night of Honors, presented by ESPN on Monday, June 10. He’ll also be featured in a featured conversation on Tuesday, June 11 for convention attendees.