Despite PETA and other animal rights organizations protesting outside of the 32nd Annual Ed Block Courage Awards banquet, Michael Vick accepted his Ed Block award proudly. According to the Associated Press, protesters were outside of a Baltimore banquet hall holding signs that said, "No Award for Dog Killers," while Vick was inside giving his acceptance speech. Vick's teammates voted for Vick to receive the award, which is given to players who make comebacks from injuries or other situations to make a significant contribution to the team.

"I'm very humbled to be here," Vick told the Associated Press before the award ceremony. "I'm blessed to be voted by my peers, to be here, and this is an opportunity that I will take advantage of and cherish forever. It shows I'm making strides. I'm trying to do the right thing. I think I do exemplify what this award stands for. I think everybody has the right to their own opinion. But I feel like I've done everything that I said I would do, coming out and moving forward. My peers felt like I was doing the right thing, and that I display courage and sportsmanship and leadership. I value their opinion."

Other players who were given the award, included the Patriots' Tom Brady, Chargers' Shawne Merriman and Ravens' Dawan Landry. Vick has been working with the Humane Society of the United States and supports Vick in his endeavors on and off the field.

"The Humane Society of the United States was the toughest critic of Michael Vick when these allegations first came to light," said Michael Markarian, executive vice president and CEO of the Humane Society. "But we want to find creative solutions to try to reach kids, particularly young men, who get pit bulls for the wrong reason. They are really moved after they hear Michael Vick's story, and it turns them away from dog fighting."

Still, there are some folks who don't want Vick playing football or getting any awards. Apparently serving two years in jail isn't enough.

Erin Marcus of Open the Cages Alliance, told the Associated Press, "I don't think there has been enough time for him to show the proper remorse for what he's done to animals."