Alvin Kamara Receives 2020 Jim Finks Media Appreciation Award

Alvin Kamara receives his first Jim Finks Media Appreciation Award from local members of the Saints media.

John Hendrix | Dec 31, 2020

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is the recipient of this year's Jim Finks Media Appreciation Award, based on voting from local members of the media who cover the team. The award is given annual to players who best help the media and fan base through their cooperation and insight.

Historical Recipients in the Sean Payton Era

2019 - Terron Armstead
2018 - Sheldon Rankins
2017 - Sheldon Rankins
2016 - Willie Snead
2015 - Kenny Vaccaro
2014 - Zach Strief
2013 - Junior Galette
2012 - Zach Strief
2011 - Malcolm Jenkins
2010 - Scott Shanle
2009 - Jon Stinchcomb (Drew Brees won a national NFL award)
2008 - Deuce McAllister
2007 - Scott Fujita
2006 - Drew Brees

Kamara, the team's third-round pick from 2017, has been outstanding this season in a year that has been anything but normal. Locker room access during 2020 has been null and void with COVID-19, but the Saints Public Relations team has done a great job making both players and coaches available to speak with the media.

Kamara has had a tremendous season for the Saints after signing a 5-year, $75 million contract extension just a day before the Week 1 opener against the Bucs. Going into the regular season finale against the Panthers, Kamara is just 68 yards shy of hitting the 1,000-yard rushing mark. He's had 16 touchdowns on the ground, and has added 5 more receiving while sitting at a career-high 83 receptions.

Published Dec 31, 2020

JOHN HENDRIX

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