Colin Kaepernick

Awards & Honours

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Colin Kaepernick's accolades reflect his dual impact as an athlete and activist. His NCAA record as the only Division I FBS player with 10,000 passing yards and 4,000 rushing yards remains unmatched. Off the field, his Muhammad Ali Legacy Award and Ambassador of Conscience Award place him among the most recognized figures in sports activism. The Emmy for the Nike campaign is a rare crossover between sports, advertising, and social justice.

AwardsKaepernick has won several awards for his activism and athletic achievements. He received the Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award in 2017 and the Amnesty International Ambassador of Conscience Award in 2018. His Nike "Dream Crazy" ad won a Creative Arts Emmy for Outstanding Commercial in 2019. He was also named Western Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year twice.

Honours & Distinctions

Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award

Sports Illustrated·2017

Awarded for efforts to raise awareness of racial inequality and discrimination.

Amnesty International Ambassador of Conscience Award

Amnesty International·2018

Honored for his activism against racial injustice.

Records & Feats

Only NCAA Division I FBS player with 10,000 passing yards and 4,000 rushing yards

Career Milestone·2010

Achieved during his college career at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Fastest recorded pass in NFL history (59 mph)

Historic First·2011

Set in 2011 and held until 2014.