Wendy’s High School Heisman™ award is presented annually to one male and one
female high school senior who best exemplify the designation of
scholar-citizen-athletes. The program was created in 1994, with more than 6,200
nominations submitted in the first year from high schools nationwide. Since
then, over 80,000 students have been nominated and 16 have joined the
prestigious Heisman family. To be eligible for this award, students must have
at least a "B" grade average upon entering their senior year of high school and
participate in at least one of the 32 sports officially sanctioned by the
National Federation of State High Schools. Students are judged based on their
academic achievements, community service involvement, and athletic
accomplishments.
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Making a Difference for Our Children
In honor of adoption month (November) and as a way to support
Wendy's founder, Dave Thomas' vision of helping children, a very special event
was created. Children's Day of Hope developed from the desire of the Carlisle's
(Gene and Karen), "to give back to our communities and make a difference in our
children's lives." The Carlisle's, donating 100% of sales from all of their
Mississippi Wendy's to the event, also initiated the participation of Wendy's
International, as well as other franchises in the state.
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