Now in its 13th year, Wendy’s High School Heisman celebrates students who serve as role models in their communities, and encourages future leadership by recognizing well-balanced lifestyles at an early age. “Wendy’s High School Heisman is more than just an
Now in its 13th year, Wendy’s High School Heisman celebrates students who serve as role models in their communities, and encourages future leadership by recognizing well-balanced lifestyles at an early age.
“Wendy’s High School Heisman is more than just an award — it’s a lifestyle,” said Archie Griffin, two-time collegiate Heisman Memorial Trophy winner.
The program encourages students to achieve their own personal excellence and is the perfect national stage for the public to honor America’s top talent.
They ask every administrator to recognize the talented young men and women in their schools by nominating them for this prestigious program.
Administrators from every U.S. high school have the opportunity to honor the school’s best scholar-athletes by nominating two high school seniors (one male and one female) through Oct. 2. For information, visit www.wendysheisman.com, call (800) 205-6367 or contact local high school principals, guidance counselors or athletic directors.
The WHSH program, awarded in conjunction with the collegiate Heisman, is a joint program between Wendy’s and the Heisman Memorial Trust — host of the College Heisman Memorial Trophy since 1935. Just as the collegiate Heisman is known for being the most prestigious award in college football, the WHSH award also is known for being the most prestigious award at the high school level.
How is a student nominated?
• Nomination packets are sent to guidance counselors in more than 25,000 high schools.
• The nomination form is completed at www.wendysheisman.com.
• Schools are asked to nominate two seniors by Oct. 2.
Who is eligible?
• Students entering their senior year of high school (class of 2007).
• Students who maintain at least a “B” grade point average and participate in at least one of 32 sports officially sanctioned by the National Federation of State High Schools.
• Nominations are judged based on academic achievement, athletic accomplishment and community involvement.
Awards/Recognition
• Nominees receive a certificate from their principal to commemorate accomplishment.
• Twenty students (10 male, 10 female) from each state will be recognized as a state finalist in October 2006 and will receive a bronze medal.
• Twelve national finalists (one male and one female from each of the six Heisman geographic regions) will be chosen from the state finalists.
• National finalists receive a silver medal, a $1,000 donation to their high school and are invited to participate in the Heisman Weekend festivities in New York from Dec. 8 to 10.
• ESPN2 will feature all 12 national finalists during the Wendy’s High School Heisman awards ceremony on Dec. 10.
• One male and one female will be named the 2006 Wendy’s High School Heisman national award winners during the awards ceremony in New York.
• Both winners receive an additional $1,500 donation to their respective high schools.
