Von Miller’s work in the community and with Von’s Vision has earned him national recognition from the Multiplying Good Foundation.

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller will be receiving recognition for the work he has done in the community through his foundation, Von’s Vision, as a recipient of the 2019 Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service in Sports. The 2019 Jefferson Awards will take place on June 18 in Washington, D.C. Miller’s presenter for this award with be none other than DeMarcus Ware.

The Jefferson Award is the largest assembly of individuals committed to public service in the United States and was co-created by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Senator Robert Taft Jr. and Sam Beard in 1972.

“By providing a prestigious platform that recognizes outstanding, selfless acts of service, we motivate our award recipients to do more and we inspire others to take action in service to others, creating a ripple of good,” said Hillary Schafer, Multiplying Good Foundation CEO. “The youth, grassroots, corporations and notable national award recipients who join us at the D.C. Jefferson Awards represent the very best of our country, people who have dedicated themselves to serving others. By bringing them together and elevating their work, we inspire communities nationwide.”

Since 2012, Miller has worked hard to provide low-income children with vision care and eye exams. Von’s Vision has raised over $4.5 million toward that goal. Miller was the Broncos’ 2018 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee and has grown into one of the most charitable players in the community. He has been named the NFL Players Association Community MVP in both 2017 and 2018 and was one of five finalists for the Byron “Whizzer” White Community MVP Award in 2017.

To purchase tickets for the Jefferson Awards or to learn more about the Jefferson Awards Foundation and this year’s honorees, please visit their website.

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