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
2002 WR Joe Horn
2003 K John Carney
2004 TE Ernie Conwell
2005 OT Wayne Gandy
2006 QB Drew Brees
2007 LB Scott Fujita
2008 RB Deuce McAllister
2009 OT Jon Stinchcomb (*Brees won national NFL award)
2010 LB Scott Shanle
2011 S Malcolm Jenkins
2012 OT Zach Strief
2013 LB Junior Galette
2014 OT Zach Strief
