It’s official.  We have a Heisman winner here in the NW.  Marcus Mariota?  No not yet.  Today QB phenom Nolan Henry won the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award.

Nolan Henry of Union HS in Camas, WA has won the HIgh School Heisman from Wendy’s and is #1 in the Nation.

“Just won the Wendy’s High School Heisman! Could not be here without the support of so many people. Love you all,” Henry posted on Twitter.

The Wendy’s award recognizes a student’s athletic accomplishments as well as celebrates the person’s academic achievements and community leadership. Henry was a three-year starting quarterback for the Titans.  This from our pal Paul V at the Columbian. Catch his story here.   http://www.columbian.com/news/2014/dec/12/union-nolan-henry-wins-high-school-heisman-a/

We have known Nolan for many years.  He is not only a 3 year starter and D1 Caliber QB but one of the best people and most committed kids we have ever covered out of thousands of kids in the past decade plus.

Nolan’s Profile is Here!  Coaches this guy is a star.  Have no doubts in pursuing hiIn March 2014 we covered his amazing trip to Africa which thousands of you read.  It was beyond inspiring.  Read the full story here.

Nolan Henry of Union HS went to Kamara Town, Liberia and helped build the community an outdoor basketball court among other things!

Nolan is the best of us and he inspires without trying but through his actions.  He acts not from a place of self adulation or gratification but form a place of humbleness and gratefulness in all he has been blessed with.  It is his need to serve and give back that in fact power his appeal and his strength.  This is an American son we can all aspire to be more like.  He gets a little award and his school $10,000 but moreover people he has elevated the NW Brand of high school athletes and this accomplishment will echo forever and ever.  

The rest of you athletes take note and salute this guy because he took you all with him on this trip and this journey and we are all the better for it.

Thanks Nolan and God Bless you on your next move into college!

Dirk Knudsen

I am the Founder of the Northwest Prep Report. For 17 years I have led the way to the best of my ability to promote the best talent from the Pacific NW free of charge. It is my pleasure to continue to serve High School athletes from all over the Pacific NW and beyond. Formerly with Rivals.com my sites have now crossed over 8,000 stories, 7 MILLION Video Views, and 15,000 regular followers. Together with the best football people in the USA we pursue excellence for our NW athletes.