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The 2025 campaign is right around the corner, but before the New England Patriots take the field, they took a second to honor veteran tight end Hunter Henry for his work off the football field.
Henry is entering his fifth season with the Patriots, and he appears set to remain a key piece of the team’s offense after he developed a strong rapport with quarterback Drake Maye in 2024. Over 16 games last season, Henry caught 66 passes for 674 yards and two touchdowns.
Succeeding on the field isn’t the only thing that is important to Henry, though. Ever since arriving in New England, he has made an effort to give back to the community, and his efforts have not gone unnoticed. On Wednesday night, Henry earned the 2025 Ron Burton Community Service Award for his work in the local New England area.
“A leader in the locker room and in the community. The 2025 Ron Burton Community Service Award winner is Hunter Henry!” the Patriots announced in a post on X.
The Ron Burton Community Service Award is given to the Patriots player who frequently goes above and beyond with their philanthropic off-field work. Over the past year, Henry has done a lot of work with organizations such as the Patriots Foundation, Communities for People and International Justice Mission.
The award is one of the most prestigious honors a Patriots player can receive. Franchise legends like Devin McCourty, Matthew Slater and David Andrews are just a few of the previous winners of the award.
Henry’s work on the field with New England is important, but there’s no doubt that the work he’s doing off the field is making a bigger impact on the world. With a shiny new trophy to add to his collection, Henry will turn his attention towards preparing for the Pats’ Week 1 clash with the Las Vegas Raiders.
