Wendy's High School Heisman Program

If you are the parent of a high-schooler, you have a pretty good idea of all that is asked of them these days. Kids are expected to maintain good grades, participate in sports, and be involved with their community as well. And sometimes it can seem to them they they do not get recognized for all of the hard work and effort they put in.

Wendy's High School Heisman program presents a great opportunity to help those students who have managed to balance so much to stand out. This award celebrates high school seniors who excel in academics, athletics, and community involvement.

High school seniors who have a 3.0 average or higher, participate in a school-sponsored sport and contribute to their community can apply at www.wendysheisman.com , or a high school educator, guidance counselor, or coach can nominate them. As a little reward, the first 41,100 applicants will receive a free Wendy's gift card in amounts ranging from $5 to $50. One male and one female from each high school will win the award and continue on in competition for state and national awards.

Twelve national finalists will participate in Heisman Weekend festivities during an all-expenses-paid trip Dec. 11-13 to New York City. ESPN2 will feature all 12 national finalists during the Wendy's High School Heisman Awards Ceremony, which airs Dec. 13. The Wendy's High School Heisman website will display the names of all applicants and individual school winners on October 22, 2009.

I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Wendy’s and received a gift certificate to giveaway and to thank me for taking the time to participate