Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead was named the PFWA's Horrigan Award winner on Friday, adding to the list of accolades he has developed over the time he's spent in his current role.

Such an honor is reflective of how well he has handled the media professionally to the extent of earning official recognition for it.

The Horrigan Award is presented annually to the league or club official for his or her qualities and professional style in helping the pro football writers do their job. 

It is named after a pair of individuals that includes Jack Horrigan, who was a sportswriter for UPI and the Buffalo Evening News, public relations director for the American Football League (1963-66) and vice president of public relations for the Buffalo Bills (1966-73). 

Joe Horrigan is currently in the midst of his 45th year with the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Currently serving as the senior advisor, Horrigan was was executive director (2017-19), executive vice president of museums, selection process and chief communications officer (2014-17) and vice president, communications and exhibits (1996-2014).

“Les believes that football is an endless source of curiosity. He is also in a position of power to where, should he want to seek and find the answers to a million questions about the evolution and dynamics of the sport, he could very well keep that gate shut for himself and his staff, and keep those answers for himself and everyone else out. Instead, when Les comes across journalists who are ALSO curious, who want to learn, and who are on the outside of buildings looking in — he opens that gate,” said PFWA Los Angeles Rams chapter vice president Jourdan Rodrigue, who covers the Rams for The Athletic. “When I arrived in Los Angeles — a young, female beat reporter hungry to learn — Les’ open-door policy about all things football changed my life. A two-dimensional world became three and four-dimensional. By explaining things and answering endless questions and saying “yes” to endless ideas, Les empowered curiosity, and he helped preserve in history some of the key stories that are shaping this league.

“When people in power open the door of access to those who are seeking knowledge, particularly underrepresented voices who have something to contribute to the fabric, the sport we love progresses. When ideas are shared, they challenge everybody to push forward. Les embodies this and is so deserving of this award.”

Snead is the 52nd Horrigan Award recipient and the second Rams member to receive it after former head coach John Robinson took home the honor back in 1992.