The Carolina Panthers believe that there is more to being a great leader than simply having great talent. The Carolina Panthers Community Captain program recognizes outstanding high school football student-athletes in North and South Carolina who have demonstrated strong leadership skills both on and off the field. The program encourages these outstanding young men to continue to be leaders and role models in their communities,
During the 2008 high school football season, the Panthers will honor ten elite student-athletes who excel both on the field and in the classroom, as well as play an active role in their respective communities. In order to be considered for the Carolina Panthers Community Captain award, a player must meet the following criteria:
- Mandatory 3.0 GPA or higher
- Division I Football Recruit/Potential Scholarship Athlete
- Voluntary Community Service Record
Winners will receive an authentic Community Captain jersey and will have the opportunity to participate in select team community events with current Panthers players. In addition, all Community Captains will be honored during an on-field ceremony at the Panthers home game versus the Denver Broncos on December 14, 2008.
If you know a student-athlete that is worth considering for the Carolina Panthers Community Captain award, please inform the school's head coach or assistant coaches, principal, or athletic director. You may send in the following application by mail, email, or fax.
Click here for a Community Captain nomination form
Note: Only nominations from high school football coaches, principals, athletic directors, or local media are accepted.
The deadline to submit your applications is Friday, September 5th.
Submit Nominations Brian Rosen
by mail/email/fax to: Carolina Panthers
800 South Mint Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Email: brian.rosen@panthers.nfl.com
Phone: 704-358-7809 Fax: 704-358-7618
