2025 Dare to Understand® Awards Ceremony: Stand Tall
Honoring Britain Covey
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel
1682 Wood Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
or Online via Livestream
May 15th, 2025 / 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Britain Covey gives a Neidig Elementary School student a high five during a school visit, February 1, 2023 | Philadelphia Inquirer
britain covey
Philadelphia Eagles Wide Receiver and Punt Returner, 2025 Super Bowl Champion, Beloved and Devoted Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Will be presented with the 2025 Dare to Understand® Award
Covey stands tall in his faith in all aspects of his life. As a Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver and punt returner, Covey remains steadfast in his faith despite public pressure to conform and heavy expectations to succeed. Covey openly lives his faith by sharing his values through his actions and interactions with those around him. Covey's positive attitude and outlook uplift all those around him, and he is gracious in sharing his time with others. He brings his full self, inspiring others – young and old – to do the same.
Join us to celebrate Britain Covey and his steadfast commitment to his faith – standing tall in all that he does.
More About The Honoree
Britain Covey is a wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles and a key contributor to the team’s special teams unit. A member of the Eagles’ Super Bowl LVII roster in 2022, Covey led the NFL in punt return yards during the 2023 season with a career-high 417 yards. He was the only player that year to record multiple 50+ yard punt returns (2) and topped the league in punt returns of 10+ yards (16, tied), 15+ yards (13), 20+ yards (7), and 25+ yards (5, tied).
A devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Covey put his football career on hold to serve a two-year mission in Chile—an experience he describes as the best two years of his life. Upon returning, he resumed his playing career and continued to excel on the field. Off the field, he uses his platform to support Bridle Up Hope, a foundation created in memory of his cousin Rachel, who tragically passed away after battling depression. The organization, inspired by Rachel’s love of equestrian training, provides life skills development, barn services, and self-renewal activities to those in need. Covey also honors the memory of another cousin, Jenna, who died by suicide a few years after Rachel. Britain remains active in his church community, particularly in volunteering his time to serve and lead the youth.
Covey draws inspiration from his grandfather, Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, a global bestseller with over 40 million copies sold. He credits his grandfather as one of his greatest influences and strives to embody the principles outlined in the book.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Britain Covey (18) holds up his son, Nelson Jude, as his wife Leah, left, looks on prior to game against the New York Giants, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, in Philadelphia. | Chris Szagola, Associated Press
About the Dare to Understand® Award
Interfaith Philadelphia’s Dare to Understand® Award honors individuals, communities, and businesses of distinction that have championed the work of interfaith engagement and understanding across lines of difference.
Awardees lead their communities by example, demonstrating humility, curiosity, and respect, qualities imperative in interfaith work.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Trailblazer
$25,000+
Bruce and Nancy Winn
Change-Maker
$15,000
Innovator
$10,000
Bridge-Builder
$5,000
Abby Stamelman Hocky and Eric Hocky
Sharon Parker
Steven and Tamra Zebovitz
Friend
$2,500
Len and Ellan Bernstein
Rev. Richard Fernandez and Eloise Chevrier
Carrie Gish and Marc Rockford
Randi Siegel Harris and John Harris
David and Betsy Wice
Sustainer
$1,000
Anonymous
Dr. Tiffenia Archie
Arch Street Presbyterian Church
Rachel Aucott
Richard and Eileen Bazelon
Ed Beckett
Barbara Berley-Mellits and Bart Mellits
Cecily Carel
Rev. Carolyn Cavaness
Elizabeth and David Cohen
Cynthia Stewart and George Deming
Krista Dedrick Lai and Terry Lai
Beth and John Dugan
Jason and Angela Duckworth
Vance and John Fernandez
Rev. Jesse and Allen Garner
Jacqui and David Griffith
Colleen Guiney Murray and Gerard Murray
David Hocky
Kathy Hirsch-Pasek and Jeff Pasek
Rabbi Richard and Barbara Hirsch
Gary and Lynn Laurino
Dr. Kelly and Mathew McClure
Rabbi Jill Maderer
Linda and H. Laddie Montague
Ashley Rivera
Elizabeth Pincus Rubin and Bruce D. Rubin
Rabbi David Straus and Lynne Breslau
Jonathan Shahar
Elizabeth Weiler and James Shanahan
Rachel Shields
Sally and Lawrence Silverman
Carol Avins and Rayman Soloman
Dare to Understand Award Past Recipients
Questions? Need Additional Information?
For more information about this event, please contact Sara Zebovitz using the contact details found here.
