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Wendy's Classic Achiever Scholarship Awards: Rewarding Canadian Students and Their Schools
TORONTO, ONTARIO, Sep 21, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
Editors Note: There are 2 photos available with this Press Release.
Wendy's Restaurants of Canada is pleased to announce the launch of
the 13th annual Wendy's Classic Achiever(R) Scholarship program,
honouring graduating Canadian high school students from coast to
coast. Each year, the Wendy's Classic Achiever(R) Scholarship program
awards thirty-four student scholarships and 11 high school grants,
totalling almost $100,000. Recipients of Wendy's Classic Achiever(R)
Scholarships are well-rounded Canadian high school students who excel
in scholastic achievement, extracurricular activity, and community
involvement.
"At Wendy's, we feel honoured to be able to celebrate the
achievements of young adults across Canada," says Ron Baugh, Senior
Vice-President, Wendy's Restaurants of Canada. "The Wendy's Classic
Achiever(R) Scholarship Awards is our way of congratulating them on a
job well done."
Wendy's has partnered with Studentawards Inc. for the past 7 years
for the management and marketing of the Classic Achiever program.
Studentawards Inc. has implemented a multi-channel communication
strategy to reach students, high school educators and parents. The
approach includes web-based email marketing, banner advertising,
social media, print collateral at student events and in-store, direct
mail and telemarketing tactics.
"Studentawards is very proud to be a long-standing partner of Wendy's
Restaurants of Canada and the prestigious Classic Achiever(R)
Scholarship program," says Lesley Gouldie, CEO, Studentawards Inc.
"Year over year, the Classic Achiever(R) is one of the most
recognized and welcomed programs in Canadian schools, a testament to
the community commitment and values of Wendy's and its operators."
Students can apply online at www.wendysclassicachiever.ca until
November 2, 2009.
Wendy's International Inc. Overview
Wendy's International Inc. (NYSE: WEN) is one of the world's most
successful restaurant operating and franchising companies. More
information about the Company is available at www.wendys.com.
About Studentawards Inc.
Studentawards Inc. owns Canada's most powerful youth and student
portal, www.studentawards.com. The company provides organizations
with easy opportunities to make real connections with Canadian youth,
in both official languages. The trust-based relationship that
Studentawards has built with its student community, through its value
added offerings at studentawards.com, allows organizations to build
relevant and authentic relationships with youth to achieve their
corporate objectives.
To view the first photo associated with this release, please visit
the following link:
http://www.marketwire.com/library/20090918-921wendysa.jpg.
To view the second photo associated with this release, please visit
the following link:
http://www.marketwire.com/library/20090918-921wendysb.jpg.
Contacts:
Studentawards Inc.
Lesley Gouldie
CEO
416.322.3210 x 226
lesley@studentawards.com
SOURCE: Studentawards.com and Wendy's Classic Achiever Scholarship program
mailto:lesley@studentawards.com
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