2007 UNSUNG HERO AWARD WINNERS

Top (L - R): Jake Brody, Naomi Scheinerman, Joshua Winslow Myers, Nick Thompson,
Creig Northrop, Bryan Heasley, Buddy Niner, Jessa Coulter, Anthony Ferrari

Bottom (L - R): Julia Morin, Jesse Albright, Tyiesha Johnson, Tina Giordano

CREIG NORTHROP & THE NORTHROP TEAM AND PATUXENT PUBLISHING NAME 2007 UNSUNG HERO AWARD WINNERS Clarksville, MD (May 2, 2007) – Creig Northrop & The Northrop Team of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., in partnership with Patuxent Publishing, today announced the winners of the 2007 Unsung Hero Awards.  The awards presentation was held at the Ten Oaks Ballroom in Clarksville, Maryland, before a gathering of almost 100 attendees.  The awards recognize and celebrate high school students in Howard and Carroll Counties who have donated an enormous amount of time, energy and resources to inspire others and make positive contributions in their schools and communities.   The Unsung Hero program made its debut in 2003, when Creig Northrop & The Northrop Team decided to reach out to their surrounding communities and recognize the achievements of students who often go unnoticed.  Since its inception, the contest has been a success and has grown in popularity with each passing year.  Students are nominated by their high school teachers, principals, coaches, and sometimes their own parents.  Twelve finalists are chosen from among the many nominations and honored at the annual awards ceremony, where 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners are announced along with the 9 runners up.  In addition, all nominees received a certificate of excellence for being nominated.               The 2007 Unsung Hero Awards recipients are:             1st Place – Joshua Winslow Myers – River Hill High School             2nd Place – Nick Thompson – South Carroll High School             3rd Place – Jake Brody – Glenelg Country School               Runners Up:             Bryan Heasley – Century High School             Julia Morin – Chapelgate Christian Academy             Anthony Ferrari – Francis Scott Key High School             Tyiesha Johnson – Hammond High School             Jesse Albright – Howard High School             Tina Giordano – Liberty High School             Jessa Coulter – Mt. Hebron High School             Buddy L. Niner – North Carroll High School             Naomi Scheinerman – Wilde Lake High School   “Other community programs exist to recognize star athletes or those who excel academically.  Until the Unsung Hero program, there had been a lack of recognition for the young men and women in high school who give of themselves and have a positive impact on others,” said Creig Northrop, President of Creig Northrop & The Northrop Team. “I believe that this year’s Unsung Heroes will all be successful because they have learned at an early age that compassion, dedication, and planning will produce rewards for a lifetime.  The Unsung Hero awards program is the perfect way to recognize these outstanding individuals who make significant contributions every day.”      The accomplishments of each winner were recognized as they received their awards from Creig Northrop. The 1st place winner received $1,000, a personal trophy and a companion trophy to be displayed at their school. The 2nd place winner received $500 and a trophy, and the 3rd place winner received $250 and a trophy.  The remaining nine finalists each received $100 and a plaque.  In addition to the trophies, plaques and monetary awards, each Unsung Hero will be profiled in full-page ads in the Columbia Flier, Howard County Times, The Eldersburg Eagle, The Westminster Eagle at the end of May.