Our favorite "good guy," Tim Tebow was awarded for his... niceness by being the recipient of the 2012 Good Guy Award from the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA). The honor "is given to a NFL Player for his qualities and professional style in helping pro football writers do their jobs."

The New York Jets quarterback is no stranger to pressure. Fans and foes alike know of his impressive 2011 season with the Denver Broncos, the AFC west title, and other incredible wins. However, the real recognition from the PFWA comes from the way Tebow handled media scrutiny last season, and not just his work on the field.

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"I think Tim handled himself well all season long with the kind of attention few players are asked to contend with at any point in their careers," said Jeff Legwold, the PFWA Second Vice-President who covered Tebow for the Denver Post.

"Tim not only dealt with the traditional media obligations both locally and nationally, but he was also the focus of many non-traditional media outlets, both from in Denver and across the country. And while he didn't always let folks peer into his innermost thoughts, he did always conduct himself professionally, with a great deal of respect for both the process and the people who take part in it," Legwold continued.

"Tebow, who was traded to the Jets this offseason, is the fifth consecutive quarterback to receive the honor after Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers won it in 2011. Jerome Bettis, former Pittsburgh Steelers halfback, was the first to win the award in 2005," the Christian Post reports.

Tebow was not the only award winner this week. The George Halas award, which is "given to a NFL player, coach or staff member who overcomes the most adversity to succeed," was awarded to New England Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft. Kraft worked in collective bargaining negotiations between the NFL and the NFL Players association while his late wife, Myra, was fighting cancer.

"A special thanks to Myra Kraft, who even in her weakest moment, allowed Mr. Kraft to come and fight this out, and without him this deal does not get done," Jeff Saturday, center for the Green Bay Packers, said about the honor, in a statement.

"I don't want to be climactic in any way, but he is a man who helped us save football, and we are so gracious for that. We're gracious for his family and for the opportunity he presented to get this deal done."

The PFWA will continue to announce several more major off-field awards this week.