Jacksonville Jaguars 2025 Fan of the Year

Amanda Harper, one of the Jacksonville Jaguars' most devoted fans, has been a positive force for both the team and the Jacksonville community through her spirited fandom and patient-driven initiatives. Amanda leverages her dental office as a hub for Jaguars pride, putting patients at ease in what would typically be just another dental visit. By strengthening local bonds, her office, adorned with Jaguars memorabilia, reinforces fun and creativity putting the young and old alike at ease. As a Hoosier-born, Jacksonville-adopted fan, Amanda's unwavering positivity and creative engagement make her a beacon of team spirit and community goodwill.

Amanda's creativity shines in her themed pregame wardrobe, like her custom DUUUVAL Chain paired with her unlimited head-to-toe Jaguar swag. She invites participation by representing everything Jacksonville, all of the time. Her infectious enthusiasm inspires patients in stressful moments, getting into the dentist chair, putting them at ease with talk of gameday or favorite players past and present. Beyond gameday, Amanda's office represents her fandom where patients and fans bond over her personality and discussions about games, schedules or tailgate planning. Her passion, rooted in her Hoosier upbringing but fiercely Duuuval, makes her a community beacon, encouraging all to embrace Jaguars fandom with open hearts. Amanda's unique blend of hospitality, creativity, and relentless spirit makes her tailgates a must-join adventure, fostering a family-like bond among fans. Amanda's Jaguars passion shines daily at her dental office, with operatories decked in team gear. A Hoosier by birth, she's Duuuval at heart, embodying unmatched enthusiasm as Jacksonville's top fan of 2025.

Hello everyone, I'm Ian but in the world of the Jacksonville Jaguars most people know me as Pedal Bin. I have been following the NFL since 1981 when by chance I saw highlights of Super Bowl XV on British TV. I thought this was the greatest sport ever invented! My real passion for the game and obsession for the Jaguars started in 2000 after my wife's Aunt (Auntie Babs) invited us to stay in Jacksonville in the summer of 2000. I fell in love with Jacksonville and we discussed the possibly of moving there, but my wife didn't want to leave England, so home we came. Having gone 14-2 in 2000 surely Super Bowl glory would soon come to Jacksonville. However, I had no idea about this thing called "The Salary Cap". So, we lost games, lost key players, lost more games, lost Head Coaches and lost a lot more games. For years.

However, my devotion to the Jaguars never wavered, it increased. The one t-shirt I got when I visited Jacksonville was added to with a jersey. Then a hat, a hoodie, another jersey, a jacket, more t-shirts, posters, flags, footballs, etc. I joined the Bold City Brigade and helped set up the UK chapter and joined Union Jax too. I had so much Jags memorabilia the attic became my teal and black man cave and what did not fit there came to my work office. I got a Jaguars tattoo, but that did not go down well with my wife. I was not able to see the team play in person until the International Series in 2013 and I have been to every Jaguars London game since. I did finally manage to get to Jacksonville to see a "proper" home game in 2017. Unfortunately, it was the last home game they lost that year. I am saving up to go back but am waiting for the new stadium in 2028. I have been fortunate enough to meet the coaches and players past and present through Union Jax Events. I have met Fred Taylor so often he jokingly accused me of practically stalking him one year and I have pretty much run out of things for Tony Boselli to sign.

The thing I love about the Jags the most, is the people I have met (both from UK and Jacksonville) at the London games and Jags UK Events. The first London game I went on my own, thinking I was probably the only Jags fan going. I met people there that I still keep in touch with and each London Game is our 'Teal Christmas' where we all meet up and discuss the highs and lows of the season – mainly it's been the lows, but things are on the up! I will always say hi to new Jags fans, you don't go to games on your own, you go with Jags fans you just haven't met yet. They will always welcome you to the big DUUUVAL Family!

It is an absolute honor to be chosen as the Jacksonville Jaguars International Fan of the Year and I am bursting with pride. It is a dream come true to be able to announce a Jags Draft Pick and be a part of the history of the franchise. I found out I was the IFOTY on what would have been my dad's birthday and Auntie Babs sadly passed away last year but I'm sure somewhere they are both looking down and smiling. Thank you Mr. Khan and Jacksonville Jaguars, you have no idea just how much this means to me.