HUNT VALLEY, Md., May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick &
Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor,
announced Paige Holley and
Gregory Toliver as the
86th and 87th recipients of the Charles Perry
McCormick Scholarship, worth $40,000
over four years. To date, the company has awarded over $1.9 Million in scholarships to deserving
student-athletes.
Keynote speaker, Ed Reed, Hall of
Fame Safety for the Baltimore Ravens, addressed the
student-athletes. "Surround yourself, and continue surrounding
yourself, with good people. You have to have a great team around
you because that's what you're going to need going forward." said
Reed. "Think about how they influence and motivate you."
DJ Kopec provided musical entertainment and Scott Garceau, a veteran Baltimore-area sports radio personality,
served as the emcee for the 29th consecutive year. The
Varsity Sports Network also interviewed the student-athletes
afterwards.
Ms. Holley and Mr. Toliver were chosen from 100 Baltimore-area
student-athletes recognized as Unsung Heroes this year.
Ms. Holley, a member of the women's lacrosse team at Parkville
High School, showcases her work ethic and tenacity on the lacrosse
field. When the team needed a goalie, even as a field player,
she stepped up to learn new skills to benefit the team. During
the pandemic, she also volunteered to be a group leader during the
team's virtual practice sessions. Serving as the team's morale
booster, in the words of her coach, "She has the best attitude no
matter what her role is that day." She sets the standard for
unselfish team play and is a true unsung hero.
Mr. Toliver, a football player at Baltimore Polytechnic
Institute, excels on and off the field. A de facto tutor for the
football team, he led virtual meetings during the pandemic,
ensuring that sophomores joining the varsity team learned about the
team's defense. A lifelong athlete, he also gave up his place on
the school's golf team so he could attend Saturday workouts for
football. Even as he worked two jobs to help support his family
during the pandemic, Mr. Toliver said, "I won't allow my work to
become a distraction for my love of playing the game of football."
He is the definition of an unsung hero.
Four other students were recognized with additional scholarships
at this year's Unsung Heroes event. Ty'Candice Smith of Reach!
Partnership School and Dustin
Krotee of Hereford High School each received $7,500 scholarships. Aureole Djoumejio of Owings
Mills High School and Chase
Glenn of Western School of Technology and Environmental
Science each received $5,000
scholarships. Congratulations to all of our 2021 Unsung Heroes!
McCormick's Unsung Heroes program was founded by the late
Charles Perry McCormick, Sr. in
1940. The mission of the program is to recognize athletes for
unselfish team play and highlight the efforts of those who
contribute to the success of their teams without acclaim.
To keep up with Ed Reed and the
Baltimore Ravens on Twitter, follow Ed at @TwentyER and the
Baltimore Ravens at @Ravens.
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:
Meghan Winston at
meghan_winston@mccormick.com
Lori Robinson at
lori_robinson@mccormick.com
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