The American Brain Foundation, a charity that aims to promote and invest in research across the whole spectrum of brain disease, chose Sidney Crosby to be the recipient of its 2020 Commitment to Cures Award for his efforts in raising concussion awareness.
The organization chose to recognizing Crosby for giving "fans and the public an intimate look into his concussion recovery" after his injury nearly a decade ago.
The organization announced the award in the form of his video, which chronicles some of Crosby's career highlights and recovery process from his concussion:
Crosby recorded a video message to accept his award.