{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"35704","rtpr_id":"nPnc7V6Rca","ticker":"MKC","exchange":"NYSE","all_tickers":["MKC"],"title":"McCormick Honors 2026 Unsung Heroes; Awards $105,000 in Total Scholarships to Student-Athletes","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-05-14T20:15:01.055Z","article_body":"McCormick Honors 2026 Unsung Heroes; Awards $105,000 in Total Scholarships to Student-Athletes\n\nPR Newswire\n\nHUNT VALLEY, Md., May 14, 2026\n\nTwo $40,000 Charles Perry McCormick Scholarships Awarded to Tempris Harrison\nfrom Frederick Douglass High School and Avery Ray from Franklin High School\n\nHUNT VALLEY, Md., May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company,\nIncorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, announced Tempris\nHarrison from Frederick Douglass High School and Avery Ray from Franklin High\nSchool as the 95(th) and 96(th) recipients of its Charles Perry McCormick\nscholarships, worth $40,000 each over four years.\n\n(https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2980583/McCormick_Unsung_Heroes_winners.html)\n\nThe in-person event held Monday, May 11 at the M&T Bank Exchange, located\nin downtown Baltimore's France-Merrick Performing Arts Center recognized Ms.\nHarrison and Mr. Ray from more than 100 student-athletes honored as Unsung\nHeroes for their commitment to unselfish team play. The full list of this\nyear's McCormick Unsung Heroes nominees can be found HERE\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4689336-1&h=4128978469&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmccormick.widen.net%252Fs%252F55skgghnrr%252Funsung-heroes-honorees_2026_1%26data%3D05%257C02%257Cmichele_vee%2540mccormick.com%257C48162ba166304f957edd08deb0f2fe15%257Ce274a129849d4351ab827bd413959a93%257C0%257C0%257C639142754862466013%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3D%252Byb%252BNMGH8%252BCKeVYIZEKJdLyaDU4SORk36tgDVn4xwIc%253D%26reserved%3D0&a=HERE)\n. McCormick is proud to recognize each of these student-athletes.\n\nFour other students were recognized with additional scholarships at this\nyear's Unsung Heroes event. Kate Cabrera from Loch Raven High School and\nTavon Brown from Reginald F. Lewis High School were awarded $7,500\nscholarships, while Bianca Crainiceanu from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute\nand Donte Harrison from Benjamin Franklin High School both received $5,000\nscholarships. McCormick congratulates all of the 2026 Unsung Heroes.\n\nDuring the ceremony, keynote speaker Justin Forsett, Former Baltimore Ravens\nRunning Back; 9-Year NFL Pro Bowl Veteran; CEO & Co-Founder of Hustle\nClean, shared his powerful \"unsung hero\" story. He spoke candidly about\npushing through adversity and learning to navigate change with resilience,\neven in the face of repeated setbacks.\n\n\"Greatness grows best in the shadows,\" he said to the students as he reminded\nthem to trust the process and remember that \"there is greatness inside you.\"\n\nJustin's remarks were followed by a Q&A session moderated by emcee Scott\nGarceau, sports radio personality and broadcaster.\n\nTempris Harrison is a senior middle-distance runner and Team\nCaptain who found in track more than medals — she found confidence,\nresilience, and a second family. After navigating family challenges and\nchanging schools, running became her anchor and a source of strength.\nCompeting in the 400m, 800m, and relays, she consistently puts team success\nfirst, stepping into relays on short notice and mentoring younger athletes.\nHer quiet leadership, discipline, and selfless commitment embody the spirit of\nthe McCormick Unsung Hero Award and the Charles Perry McCormick Scholarship.\n\nAvery Ray exemplifies resilience, leadership, and service. Despite personal\nchallenges preventing contact sports, he thrived in the Allied program,\ncompeting in soccer, bocce, and softball. A four-year leader and 2023 State\nChampion in bocce, he also volunteers as a football and basketball manager.\nBalancing a 4.2 GPA, part-time work, tutoring, and hosting a podcast, he\nconsistently elevates his school community through dedication and\nselflessness.\n\nThe Unsung Heroes program recognizes unselfish student-athletes and honors\nthose who substantially contribute to the success of their school without\nreceiving acclaim. Originally established in 1940 by former McCormick &\nCompany Chairman Charles P. McCormick Sr., the program is reflective of\nMcCormick & Company's core belief in the Power of People.\n\nAbout McCormick\n\nMcCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor. With\napproximately $7 billion in annual sales across 150 countries and territories,\nwe manufacture, market, and distribute herbs, spices, seasonings, condiments\nand flavors to the entire food and beverage industry including retailers, food\nmanufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands with\ntrademark registrations include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's,\nOLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis,\nDaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane, Gourmet Garden, FONA and Giotti. The breadth\nand reach of our portfolio uniquely position us to capitalize on the consumer\ndemand for flavor in every sip and bite, through our products and our\ncustomers' products. We operate in two segments, Consumer and Flavor\nSolutions, which complement each other and reinforce our differentiation. The\nscale, insights, and technology that we leverage from both segments are\nmeaningful in driving sustainable growth.\n\nFounded in 1889 and headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland USA, McCormick is\ncommitted to its Purpose – To Make Life More Flavorful – and driven by its\nVision - To be the World's Most Trusted Source of Flavor.\n\nTo learn more, visit: www.mccormickcorporation.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4689336-1&h=2162957818&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mccormickcorporation.com%2F&a=www.mccormickcorporation.com)\n or follow McCormick & Company on Instagram and LinkedIn.\n\nFor information contact:\n\nGlobal Communications:\nJill Marvin - Jill_Marvin@mccormick.com (mailto:Jill_Marvin@mccormick.com)\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mccormick-honors-2026-unsung-heroes-awards-105-000-in-total-scholarships-to-student-athletes-302772857.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mccormick-honors-2026-unsung-heroes-awards-105-000-in-total-scholarships-to-student-athletes-302772857.html)\n\nSOURCE McCormick & Company, Incorporated\n\n\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2980583/McCormick_Unsung_Heroes_winners.jpg\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPnc7V6Rca","title":"McCormick Honors 2026 Unsung Heroes; Awards $105,000 in Total Scholarships to Student-Athletes","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"MKC","created":"2026-05-14T20:15:01.055Z","tickers":["MKC"],"exchange":"NYSE","article_body":"McCormick Honors 2026 Unsung Heroes; Awards $105,000 in Total Scholarships to Student-Athletes\n\nPR Newswire\n\nHUNT VALLEY, Md., May 14, 2026\n\nTwo $40,000 Charles Perry McCormick Scholarships Awarded to Tempris Harrison\nfrom Frederick Douglass High School and Avery Ray from Franklin High School\n\nHUNT VALLEY, Md., May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company,\nIncorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, announced Tempris\nHarrison from Frederick Douglass High School and Avery Ray from Franklin High\nSchool as the 95(th) and 96(th) recipients of its Charles Perry McCormick\nscholarships, worth $40,000 each over four years.\n\n(https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2980583/McCormick_Unsung_Heroes_winners.html)\n\nThe in-person event held Monday, May 11 at the M&T Bank Exchange, located\nin downtown Baltimore's France-Merrick Performing Arts Center recognized Ms.\nHarrison and Mr. Ray from more than 100 student-athletes honored as Unsung\nHeroes for their commitment to unselfish team play. The full list of this\nyear's McCormick Unsung Heroes nominees can be found HERE\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4689336-1&h=4128978469&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmccormick.widen.net%252Fs%252F55skgghnrr%252Funsung-heroes-honorees_2026_1%26data%3D05%257C02%257Cmichele_vee%2540mccormick.com%257C48162ba166304f957edd08deb0f2fe15%257Ce274a129849d4351ab827bd413959a93%257C0%257C0%257C639142754862466013%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3D%252Byb%252BNMGH8%252BCKeVYIZEKJdLyaDU4SORk36tgDVn4xwIc%253D%26reserved%3D0&a=HERE)\n. McCormick is proud to recognize each of these student-athletes.\n\nFour other students were recognized with additional scholarships at this\nyear's Unsung Heroes event. Kate Cabrera from Loch Raven High School and\nTavon Brown from Reginald F. Lewis High School were awarded $7,500\nscholarships, while Bianca Crainiceanu from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute\nand Donte Harrison from Benjamin Franklin High School both received $5,000\nscholarships. McCormick congratulates all of the 2026 Unsung Heroes.\n\nDuring the ceremony, keynote speaker Justin Forsett, Former Baltimore Ravens\nRunning Back; 9-Year NFL Pro Bowl Veteran; CEO & Co-Founder of Hustle\nClean, shared his powerful \"unsung hero\" story. He spoke candidly about\npushing through adversity and learning to navigate change with resilience,\neven in the face of repeated setbacks.\n\n\"Greatness grows best in the shadows,\" he said to the students as he reminded\nthem to trust the process and remember that \"there is greatness inside you.\"\n\nJustin's remarks were followed by a Q&A session moderated by emcee Scott\nGarceau, sports radio personality and broadcaster.\n\nTempris Harrison is a senior middle-distance runner and Team\nCaptain who found in track more than medals — she found confidence,\nresilience, and a second family. After navigating family challenges and\nchanging schools, running became her anchor and a source of strength.\nCompeting in the 400m, 800m, and relays, she consistently puts team success\nfirst, stepping into relays on short notice and mentoring younger athletes.\nHer quiet leadership, discipline, and selfless commitment embody the spirit of\nthe McCormick Unsung Hero Award and the Charles Perry McCormick Scholarship.\n\nAvery Ray exemplifies resilience, leadership, and service. Despite personal\nchallenges preventing contact sports, he thrived in the Allied program,\ncompeting in soccer, bocce, and softball. A four-year leader and 2023 State\nChampion in bocce, he also volunteers as a football and basketball manager.\nBalancing a 4.2 GPA, part-time work, tutoring, and hosting a podcast, he\nconsistently elevates his school community through dedication and\nselflessness.\n\nThe Unsung Heroes program recognizes unselfish student-athletes and honors\nthose who substantially contribute to the success of their school without\nreceiving acclaim. Originally established in 1940 by former McCormick &\nCompany Chairman Charles P. McCormick Sr., the program is reflective of\nMcCormick & Company's core belief in the Power of People.\n\nAbout McCormick\n\nMcCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor. With\napproximately $7 billion in annual sales across 150 countries and territories,\nwe manufacture, market, and distribute herbs, spices, seasonings, condiments\nand flavors to the entire food and beverage industry including retailers, food\nmanufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands with\ntrademark registrations include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's,\nOLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis,\nDaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane, Gourmet Garden, FONA and Giotti. The breadth\nand reach of our portfolio uniquely position us to capitalize on the consumer\ndemand for flavor in every sip and bite, through our products and our\ncustomers' products. We operate in two segments, Consumer and Flavor\nSolutions, which complement each other and reinforce our differentiation. The\nscale, insights, and technology that we leverage from both segments are\nmeaningful in driving sustainable growth.\n\nFounded in 1889 and headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland USA, McCormick is\ncommitted to its Purpose – To Make Life More Flavorful – and driven by its\nVision - To be the World's Most Trusted Source of Flavor.\n\nTo learn more, visit: www.mccormickcorporation.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4689336-1&h=2162957818&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mccormickcorporation.com%2F&a=www.mccormickcorporation.com)\n or follow McCormick & Company on Instagram and LinkedIn.\n\nFor information contact:\n\nGlobal Communications:\nJill Marvin - Jill_Marvin@mccormick.com (mailto:Jill_Marvin@mccormick.com)\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mccormick-honors-2026-unsung-heroes-awards-105-000-in-total-scholarships-to-student-athletes-302772857.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mccormick-honors-2026-unsung-heroes-awards-105-000-in-total-scholarships-to-student-athletes-302772857.html)\n\nSOURCE McCormick & Company, Incorporated\n\n\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2980583/McCormick_Unsung_Heroes_winners.jpg\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. 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