The Kansas City Chiefs have nominated long-time play-by-play voice Mitch Holthus for the 2024 NFL Salute to Service Award. The annual award, a collaboration between the NFL and USAA, recognizes NFL players, coaches, personnel, and alumni who’ve dedicated time to honoring and supporting the U.S. military.
Here is why the team chose to nominate Holthus for the award this year (via NFL’s Press Release):
The longest-tenured and most decorated play-by-play voice in the history of the Kansas City Chiefs, Mitch Holthus, was born to do two things: become an industry benchmark as one of the NFL’s most recognizable broadcasters and ardently support and honor those with ties to the armed forces. Holthus was born in Fort Lewis, Washington, while his father, El Dean, was serving in the U.S. Army. As a result, he has a focus centered on honoring, empowering and connecting to military members and their families.
Holthus empowers military members thanks to his work with groups, including The Battle Within, an organization whose mission is to break down barriers and provide all veterans and first responders the mental and behavioral health support they need. Additionally, he developed an active relationship at Fort Leonard Wood, visiting with the 5th Engineering Battalion to combat suicide.
He honors the military with visits to Leavenworth National Cemetery and sharing stories with various Gold Star families and active-duty troops. He has an uncanny ability to connect those serving our great country to their beloved Chiefs. He’s hosted various goodwill visits at military bases throughout the region, including serving as the emcee of multiple draft day celebrations at Whiteman Air Force Base and Fort Riley. He gives remarks at the United States Army Command and General Staff College.
These initiatives, along with countless other interactions with those serving our country, are some of the many reasons that Mitch Holthus is the Chiefs nominee for the 2024 Salute to Service Award presented by USAA.
The finalists for the Salute to Service Award will be announced in January, and the recipient will be recognized at NFL Honors, a primetime awards special airing nationally during the week of Super Bowl LIX. This year is an opportunity for fans to vote for their favorite nominee, which will help determine the award’s three finalists.
To vote for Holthus, Chiefs fans can visit NFL.com/SaluteFanVote until November 30. One vote per day per fan is permitted.
