The MLS Humanitarian of the Year Award, also known as the MLS W.O.R.K.S Humanitarian of the Year Award, is given to a Major League Soccer player who exemplifies both skill on the field and service within the community. This finalists of the award are nominated by their respective teams, then the winner is voted on by the media, players, and club representatives.[1]
Winners
| Season | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 |  Abdul Thompson Conteh | San Jose Earthquakes |
| 2001 |  Tim Howard | MetroStars |
| 2002 | Steve Jolley | MetroStars |
| 2003 | Ben Olsen | D.C. United |
| 2004 | Chris Henderson | Colorado Rapids |
| 2005 | Brian Kamler | Real Salt Lake |
| 2006 | Michael Parkhurst | New England Revolution |
| 2007 | Diego Gutiérrez | Chicago Fire |
| 2008 | José Burciaga Jr. | Colorado Rapids |
| 2009 | Jimmy Conrad | Kansas City Wizards |
| Logan Pause | Chicago Fire | |
| 2010 | Seth Stammler | New York Red Bulls |
| 2011 | Zak Boggs | New England Revolution |
| 2012 | Chris Seitz | FC Dallas |
| 2013 | Matt Reis | New England Revolution |
| 2014 |  A. J. DeLaGarza | LA Galaxy |
| 2015 | Kei Kamara | Columbus Crew SC |
| 2016 | Matt Lampson | Chicago Fire |
| 2017 | Ryan Hollingshead | FC Dallas |
| 2018 | Matt Lampson (2) | Minnesota United FC |
| 2019 | Matt Lampson (3) | LA Galaxy |
| 2020 | Black Players for Change | Various |