Rye HS Athlete Among Latest Nominated For 'Heart Of A Giant' Award

RYE, NY — One Hudson Valley student was among those named in the sixth round of nominees for the 2022 Heart of a Giant award.

The award is presented annually by the Hospital for Special Surgery and the NY Giants after several rounds of voting for outstanding high school football players in the Tri-State area. Students are nominated by their coaches for "commitment," "teamwork," "will," "character" and "dedication."

Overall, there will be six weekly finalists and five wild card finalists, leading to 11 total honorees. Each finalist will receive $1,000 for their high school’s football program, with the grand prize winner’s school getting an additional $10,000. The grand prize winner will be selected based on video submissions stating why they have the Heart of a Giant.

Round 6 of the contest is open for voting until Oct. 30.

Meet the local Round 6 nominee and what his coach said about him:

Thomas Neeves - Rye High School (Rye)

"Dedication - TJ is a student who embodies ALL five characteristics. Despite many obstacles he is faced with, he is overcoming them all with the support of his coaches and teammates. The Heart of a Giant acknowledgment would not only represent TJ's role he plays on his team, but the commitment his teammates, and community make for ALL students to feel included."

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