The Bart Starr Award has been presented each year during the NFL-sanctioned Super Bowl Breakfast, which emphasizes faith in football and honors those who have shown exceptional character.

Recently retired NFL quarterback Kurt Warner was presented with the 2010 Bart Starr Award Saturday for exhibiting outstanding character and leadership in the home, on the field and in the community.

Warner, who played in the NFL for 12 years before announcing his retirement last month, was noted for his participation in a number of charities including the First Things First Foundation, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Special Olympics, Neighborhood Ministries, and Habitat for Humanity.

In his acceptance speech, the Super Bowl champion and four-time Pro-Bowler reiterated his hope to not be defined by only his football feats, which include three MVP awards, a Super Bowl win, and the second-highest completion percentage in NFL history.

“You know the last 12 years, that’s been my same goal – it has been to use the 12 years, to use the platform of the NFL as a means to accomplishing and leaving a legacy that goes well beyond records, and touchdowns, and football awards,” he said.

Warner made similar remarks upon announcing his retirement from the NFL on Jan. 29, during which he thanked God for the opportunities that He had given to him off the field.

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