New Orleans Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro is the 2015 recipient of the Jim Finks Media Appreciation Award. The award, which is presented in honor of the Saints' late general manager, recognizes a player for his cooperation with reporters in doing their jobs throughout the course of the season.
Vaccaro, the Saints' first-round draft pick in 2013, is in his third season with the team, and is second in tackles with 98. He has three sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
Previous winners of the award:
2001 OG Wally Williams   Â
2002 WR Joe Horn   Â
2003 K John Carney   Â
2004 TE Ernie Conwell
2005 OT Wayne Gandy   Â
2006 QBÂ Drew Brees
2007 LB Scott Fujita   Â
2008 RB Deuce McAllister   Â
2009 OT Jon Stinchcomb (*Brees won national NFL award)
2010 LB Scott Shanle  Â
2011 S Malcolm Jenkins   Â
2012 OT Zach Strief   Â
2013 LBÂ Junior GaletteÂ
2014 OT Zach Strief