Two $40,000
Charles Perry McCormick Scholarships Awarded to Georgiana Benckini of Notre Dame Preparatory
School and Carter Herbert of Perry
Hall High School
HUNT
VALLEY, Md., June 8, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:
MKC), a global leader in flavor, announced Georgiana Benckini and Carter Herbert as the 89th and
90th recipients of the Charles Perry McCormick
Scholarship, worth $40,000 over four
years.
Originally established in 1940 by former McCormick & Company
Chairman Charles P. McCormick Sr.,
the Unsung Heroes program, which recognizes unselfish
student-athletes, is reflective of McCormick & Company's core
belief in the Power of People. To date, the Company has awarded
over $2 million in scholarships to
deserving student-athletes.
This year, McCormick partnered with the Baltimore Banner and the
Baltimore Ravens in a celebration of student-athletes in an event
held at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. During this inaugural event,
students were treated to a behind-the-scenes experience that
included locker room tours and visits from the Ravens cheerleaders,
Poe, and the OLD BAY can mascot. Students also had a chance to take
pictures with keynote speaker Sam
Koch, former Punter for the Baltimore Ravens, who addressed
the student-athletes later in the evening.
Ms. Benckini and Mr. Herbert were chosen from nearly 100
Baltimore-area student-athletes honored as Unsung Heroes this year.
The full list of this year's McCormick Unsung Heroes nominees can
be found here. McCormick is proud to recognize each of these
student athletes.
Ms. Benckini, a member of the women's basketball team at Notre
Dame Preparatory School, showcased her selflessness on the
basketball court. She learned a new position during her senior year
to benefit the team, often guarding players who were much taller
and battling on key possessions to rebound the ball for her team's
chance to score. After suffering a concussion mid-season, she
returned at the end of the season to become the biggest supporter
for the player who replaced her in the line-up. She is a true
Unsung Hero who exemplifies unselfish play.
Mr. Herbert, a member of the men's football team at Perry Hall
High School, made sacrifices on and off the field. Despite missing
several football practices to work a part-time job and take care of
his ailing grandmother, Mr. Herbert was committed to being part of
the team and worked hard to become one of the best offensive
tackles. He often asked what he could do to continue to improve his
skills. In his own words, "my team provided support through some
tough times I faced, and in exchange, I showed up every day ready
to put in work so that I could support them and not disappoint
them." He is the definition of an Unsung Hero.
Four other students were recognized with additional scholarships
at this year's Unsung Heroes event. Brianna
Bridgemohan of Forest Park High
School and Adam Ossakow of
Hereford High School each received $7,500 scholarships. Imani Groce of Western School of Technology and
Environmental Science and Emmanuel Awogbesan of Milford Mill
Academy each received $5,000
scholarships. Congratulations to all of our 2023 Unsung Heroes!
About McCormick
McCormick & Company,
Incorporated is a global leader in flavor. With over $6
billion in annual sales across 170 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 with trademark
registrations 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:
Global Communications:
Meghan Winston at
meghan_winston@mccormick.com
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