The Baltimore Ravens, Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism (GOSV) and M&T Bank recently announced the recipients of the 9th Annual “Honor Rows” Program.
During each Baltimore Ravens home game throughout the 2008 regular season, a youth group or youth organization is honored for its outstanding volunteer service to communities. Honorees receive:
Congratulations to the 2008 Honor Rows recipients:
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Baltimore City Play It Smart - Forest Park H.S., Patterson H.S., Edmondson H.S. |
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Black Professional Men Inc |
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Boy Scout Troop #348 |
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Cub Scouts of America Pack 27 |
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Havre de Grace High School S.M.I.L.E.S |
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Maryland School for the Deaf Boy Scout Troop 258 |
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National Honor Society and Connections Volunteer Organization: Stephen Decatur High School |
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Scholaris Chapter of National Honor Society |
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Students Sharing Coalition |
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Students Taking On Projects |
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The Freestate Challenge Academy |
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The Salvation Army Baltimore Area Command |
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The Salvation Army Youth Outreach |
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Volunteer Frederick Youth Action Corps |
Each week during the season, the Ravens honor a Baltimore-area high school football coach who makes a significant impact on his athletes. Presented by Toyota, this is the 12th year of the Ravens' award program.
A panel of area high school experts selects the Coach of the Week. The recipients receive the following:
The Coach of the Year, to be named at the Ravens vs. Steelers game (11/14), receives an additional $4,000 donation towards their football program.
The Ravens High School Coach of the Year Award has been a fixture in youth athletics since 1997. Previous recipients include Augie Waibel of Poly (1997), Nick Arminio of Eastern Technical (1998), Pete Pompey of Edmonson (1999), Dominic Damico of McDonogh (2000), Steve Turnbaugh of Hereford (2001), Dave Eubank of Dundalk (2002), Gene Brown of South Carroll (2003), Ben Eaton of Dunbar (2004), Brad Wilson of Westminster (2005), Dante Jones of Edmondson Westside (2006) and Lawrence Smith of Dunbar (2007).
2008 Recipients
Week 1: Chuck Markiewicz, Arundel High School (Gambrills, MD)
Week 2: Lance Clelland, Meade High School (Ft. Meade, MD)
Week 3: Tony Shermeyer, Century High School (Sykesville, MD)
Week 4: Keith Robinson, Perry Hall High School (Baltimore, MD)
Week 5: Reggie White, Milford Mill High School (Baltimore, MD)
Week 6: Anthony Burgos, Franklin High School (Reisterstown, MD)
Week 7: Johnny Brooks, Havre de Grace High School (Havre de Grace, MD)
Week 8: Eric Woodson, Northwestern High School (Baltimore, MD)
Week 9 : Don Graef, Queen Anne's County High School (Centreville, MD)
Week 10: Dave Dolch, St, Paul's School (Brooklandville, MD)
This fall, The Baltimore Ravens are promoting academic, athletic, and community excellence through the Ravens Champions Athlete of the Week, a program that recognizes the athletic achievements of Baltimore area youth and promotes local high school athletics.
Eight times during the NFL regular season (corresponding with Ravens home games), two student athletes (a male and a female athlete) are awarded the honor of Ravens Champions Athlete of the Week, presented by TOYOTA. Potential candidates include all Baltimore area high school athletes. Benefits awarded to Ravens Champions Athletes of the Week include tickets to that week's home game, official media recognition, and a $500 donation to the recipients' athletic programs! For more information on Ravens Champions, please call 410-701-4117.
The Ravens join the NFL on specific programs designed to promote volunteerism and give back to the community.
Funded by NFL Charities, the Baltimore Ravens Community Quarterback Award recognizes community and youth volunteers who demonstrate leadership, dedication and a commitment to bettering their communities. Nominations are now being accepted through Nov. 14 for the 2008 program. The Ravens will honor three outstanding volunteers at the Ravens vs. Steelers game on Sunday, Dec. 14. Recipients of the award will receive two game tickets, autographed memorabilia, a Ravens gift bag, a commemorative plaque and their respective nonprofit organization will receive a financial grant in his or her name. Click here to download an application.
The NFL/United Way Hometown Huddle is a collection of hands-on volunteer projects performed by all 32 NFL teams simultaneously on a single day each year. Each year, the Ravens work with Sandtown Habitat for Humanity to rebuild and refurbish homes in Baltimore. In October of 2007, single mother Phebe Johnson and daughter, Dawn, received keys to their new home, renovated by Ravens players, cheerleaders and corporate volunteers.
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