Twelve Outstanding Scholar-Athletes Honored as 2010 Wendy's High School Heisman National Finalists

DUBLIN, Ohio, Nov. 22, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Out of 55,000 applicants, 12 outstanding high school seniors have been chosen as national finalists for the Wendy's High School Heisman.  On December 10th, Wendy's will honor these students at the Wendy's High School Heisman awards ceremony in New York City and two will be chosen as the national winners of the prestigious award.

The Wendy's High School Heisman celebrates the achievements of the nation's top high school seniors both in and out of the classroom. Just as the collegiate Heisman is known for being the highest award in college football, the Wendy's High School Heisman award is recognized as the most esteemed award at the high school level because it encourages future leadership by acknowledging well-rounded students.

The 12 national finalists are listed below:

The national finalists will be featured during the televised ceremony on ESPNU, and will receive a gold medal and $2,000 award for their high schools. One male and one female national winner will receive a Wendy's High School Heisman Trophy and Wendy's will donate $10,000 to each winner's respective high school. Additionally, the winners will be recognized during the collegiate Heisman Trophy broadcast on ESPN, December 11.  

"These high school seniors have not only excelled in athletics, but they've become inspirations to those around them and have embodied the Wendy's High School Heisman qualities – leadership, service and scholarship," said Archie Griffin, two-time collegiate Heisman Memorial Trophy winner.  

About Wendy's High School Heisman

Created in 1994 by Wendy's and the Heisman Memorial Trust, the Wendy's High School Heisman Award recognizes outstanding high-school seniors nationwide who excel in athletics, academics and in the community.  Students can apply for the award online, in addition to being recommended by principals, teachers, guidance counselors and coaches.  The most exceptional students are then selected to advance during extensive judging processes conducted at both state and national levels.

The Wendy's name and design, and the Wendy's High School Heisman and design are trademarks of Oldemark LLC and are licensed to Wendy's International, Inc.  The Heisman name and Heisman Trophy statuette are registered trademarks of the Heisman Trophy Trust, used with permission.

SOURCE Wendy's