On January 1, 2004, Shawn Richardson (a 2003 Predator Rookie Player) was killed in a vehicle accident. The TYFA founding members had been long time friends with the family and choose to honor the boy by creating a scholastic award in his name and honor that is given to the TOP GPA child in Football and Cheer at each age bracket in TYFA each year.
This award is a ribbon or medallion and a $100 bill.