The Seventh Annual John Young History Maker

The John Young History Maker Past award will be given posthumously to former Orlando Mayor Carl Langford who passed away July 9, 2011. The recipient of the 2012 John Young History Maker Future Award and scholarship will also be announced. The scholarship is awarded annually to one outstanding Orange County public high school student based on criteria including their embodiment of the Historical Society’s mission. The award is granted in the name of Capt. John Young to a graduating senior planning to attend a four-year university and major in the sciences.

The John Young History Maker Award, named after Captain Young, is given each year to Central Floridians whose lifetimes of achievement have made a historic impact on the community.

For more information, go to www.thehistorycenter.org