Indianapolis Colts honored with 2025 ESPY Sports Humanitarian Team award for mental health work
A meaningful event happened at the 2025 ESPY Awards this week. The Indianapolis Colts were not recognized for a game, a play, or a season record, they were honored for something deeper.
On July 16, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, the Colts received the Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year Award for their ongoing commitment to mental health awareness and community support.
Kalen Jackson
shares how the Colts made mental health a priority
Indianapolis Colts co-owner Kalen Jackson spoke with
NFL
reporter Judy Battista shortly after the ESPYS ceremony. Jackson opened up about why the team decided to start a strong mental health initiative in the first place.
She explained that, years ago, the team saw how players, staff, and fans were quietly struggling. That's when they knew they had to act.
Under her leadership, the Colts created programs focused on mental wellness. These included support groups, community events, open discussions, and even in-house counselors for players and staff. The team also helped launch 'Kicking the Stigma,' a public campaign to raise awareness and fight the shame around mental health issues.
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Jackson said in her interview, 'This isn't just about football. It's about people. It's about making sure every person connected to our team, and our city, knows they're not alone.'
The Colts' work goes beyond football and into the community
The Colts' mental health work didn't stop inside the locker room. They reached into local schools, partnered with national mental health organizations, and used their platform to speak openly about tough topics. Their players spoke in public service videos.
Coaches held community Q&A sessions. Fans even got involved through Colts-run mental health walks and donation drives.
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This is why the 2025 Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year Award felt so earned. The ESPYS aren't just about what happens on the field, they shine a light on how sports teams can be a force for good.
According to ESPN, the Colts were chosen for their 'long-term, sustained impact' and for using football as a way to create real change.
At the end of the day, the Colts proved that winning can look like listening, helping, and healing and that kind of victory means everything.
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