McCormick Announces 81st Annual Unsung Heroes Awards Virtual Event

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McCormick & Company (NYSE: MKC) will host its 81^st annual Unsung Heroes Awards on May 3, 2021, recognizing 100 student-athletes from the Baltimore area. Over the years, the company has awarded $1.9 million in scholarships, with $105,000 to be distributed at this event. Keynote speaker Ed Reed, a former NFL star, will address honorees. The virtual format is in response to COVID-19 concerns, ensuring safety while allowing participants to celebrate from home.

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• The event has awarded a total of $1.9 million in scholarships since its inception.
• A total of $105,000 in scholarships will be awarded this year to deserving student-athletes.

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HUNT VALLEY, Md., April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, today announced that its 81^st annual McCormick Unsung Heroes Awards Ceremony will be held virtually on Monday, May 3, 2021. To date, the Company has awarded $1.9 million in scholarships to deserving student athletes.  

For 81 years, nominees, parents or guardians, coaches and athletic directors have been invited to participate in the historic Unsung Heroes event. Given continued concerns around large events due to COVID-19, the Company has decided to host a virtual event for the 2^nd year in a row to allow teammates, extended family, teachers and friends to also join the event from their homes to celebrate their unsung hero. Ed Reed, former NFL Safety for the Baltimore Ravens, will be the keynote speaker for the event and will address the student-athletes being honored. Sports radio personality Scott Garceau, of 105.7 The Fan, will serve as emcee for the event and music will be provided by DJ Kopec.

To join the event, please do so through the event's landing page:

https://www.mccormickunsungheroes.com/event-stream

The event is scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST.

The McCormick Unsung Heroes Virtual Scholarship Awards honoring deserving student-athletes across all sports. A total of 100 high school seniors from 62 Baltimore area public, private, parochial and independent schools have been nominated. Two of the honorees – one male and one female – will receive the 2021 Charles Perry McCormick Scholarship, valued at $40,000 over four academic years. Two $7,500 scholarships and two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to students for their efforts on and off the field, for a total of $105,000 in scholarships given to deserving students at the virtual event.

The Unsung Heroes program recognizes unselfish student-athletes and honors those who substantially contribute to the success of their school without receiving acclaim. Originally established in 1940 by former McCormick & Company Chairman Charles P. McCormick Sr., the program is reflective of McCormick & Company's core belief in The Power of People.

The 2021 Unsung Heroes Award Honorees

Archbishop Curley High School	Timothy Sank
Archbishop Spalding High School	Quinton Young
Baltimore City College High School	Maya Radgman and Rashad Holloway
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute	Tenea Robinson and Gregory Toliver
Benjamin Franklin at Masonville Cove High School	Kyia Williamson
Bryn Mawr School	Julia Brinker
Boys' Latin School of Maryland	Benjamin Mapp
Calvert Hall College High School	Liam Kammer
Carver Center for Arts & Technology	Kelsey Rowden and Lucas LaBuff
Carver Vo-Tech High School	Jatia Deal and Ryan Maultsby
Catholic High School of Baltimore	Jenna Borowy
Catonsville High School	Genevieve Manger and Richard Sears III
Chesapeake High School	Kayla Cabbagestalk and Aaron Baker
Concordia Preparatory School	Madison Hieber and Luke Nelson
Dulaney High School	Sophia Winner and Nicholas Schiefelbein
Dunbar High School	Kevyn Jones and Dolton Hunt
Dundalk High School	Gurkamal Kaur and Jorge Amador
Eastern Technical High School	Sydney Schulterbrandt and Osbourne Lawrence
Forest Park High School	Makayla Moore and Tyrin Long
Franklin High School	Eliana Palmer and Jamal Everette
Friends School of Baltimore	Isabel Paff and Gabriel Remch
Garrison Forest School	Jillian Alexander
Gilman School	Peter Heubeck
Hereford High School	Bella Cavallaro and Dustin Krotee
John Carroll School	May Berger and Jaiden Jakubowski
Kenwood High School	Haley Kuzma and Domernick Hollis
Lansdowne High School	Temiloluwa Oladipo and Pablo Lema
Loch Raven High School	Emma Gongon and Braden Berkey
Loyola Blakefield	Joshua Buck
Maryvale Preparatory School	Grace English
Mercy High School	Dasia McQueen
Mergenthaler Vo-Tech High School	Chanell DeVaughn and Jermaine Giliam
Milford Mill Academy	Steven Jackson
Mount de Sales Academy	Cate Manos
Mount Saint Joseph High School	James Thompson
New Era Academy	Sa'Miyah Gutrick and Darius Coles
New Town High School	Kirsten Bradford and Teon Dukes
Notre Dame Preparatory	Anna Melchionni
Oldfields School	Daylahni Jones
Our Lady of Mount Carmel	Elena Rodriguez and John Klacik
Overlea High School	Michelle Sobambo and Henry Friskey III
Owings Mills High School	Aureole Djoumejio
Parkville High School	Paige Holley and Owen Stettes
Patapsco High School	Melody Blahut and Nikolai Vukov
Patterson High School	Jade Recio and Kevin Jackson
Perry Hall High School	Ciarra Bockstie and Daniel Oyebola
Pikesville High School	Shannon Elover and Ben Matz
Randallstown High School	Roberta Adagbedu and Ellis Greene
Reginald F. Lewis High School	Quinn Wilkerson and Ky'Juan Levine
Roland Park Country School	Kayla Velez
Severn School	Aislinn Murray and William Oliver
Southwestern Multi Plex	Nicole Penn
Sparrows Point High School	Mackenzie Lookingland and Richard Davis
St. Mary's High School	Mary-Ann Leriche and Ty Folks
St. Paul's School	Danny VanDuzer
St. Paul's School for Girls	Renee Barczak
St. Timothy's School	Jada Johnson
The Reach! Partnership School	Ty'Candice Smith and Darren Cole
Towson High School	Nicole Poling and Noah Perkinson
Western High School	Janie Hughes
Western School of Technology & Env. Science	Bria Bradley and Chase Glenn
Woodlawn High School	Gia Jenkins and Makarios Oshegbo

About McCormick

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor. With over $5 billion in annual sales across 160 countries and territories, we manufacture, market and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce channels, grocery, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick.

Founded in 1889 and headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland USA, McCormick is guided by our principles and committed to our Purpose – To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor. McCormick envisions A World United by Flavor where healthy, sustainable and delicious go hand in hand. To learn more, visit www.mccormickcorporation.com or follow McCormick & Company on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

For information contact:

Corporate Communications:
Lori Robinson (410) 527-6004 or lori_robinson@mccormick.com

 

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FAQ

When is the 81st annual Unsung Heroes Awards by McCormick scheduled?

The event is scheduled for May 3, 2021.

What is the total amount of scholarships awarded in the Unsung Heroes program?

To date, $1.9 million has been awarded in scholarships.

How many student-athletes are being recognized at the 2021 Unsung Heroes Awards?

100 student-athletes from the Baltimore area are being recognized.

Who is the keynote speaker for the 2021 Unsung Heroes Awards?

Ed Reed, a former NFL Safety for the Baltimore Ravens, will be the keynote speaker.

What is the scholarship amount for the Charles Perry McCormick Scholarship?

The scholarship is valued at $40,000 over four academic years.