Honor Your Hero in 2008
By: Web Producer
Updated: December 20, 2007
From The American Red Cross & Fox 7 WTVW
“OUR HEROES” AWARDS AND ESSAY CONTEST KICK OFF American Red Cross honoring community heroes Every year, the American Red Cross of Southwestern Indiana honors local people who have gone beyond what’s expected to help when help is needed. Some of the heroes honored in the past through the “Our Heroes” Campaign have risked their lives to help a stranger. Others have granted children’s last wishes or served in multiple tours of duty in war zones. “Our Heroes” are the core strength of this community. The American Red Cross of Southwestern Indiana finds it fitting to honor these community heroes because, like the Red Cross, “Our Heroes” will always be there. In order to identify the community heroes that deserve recognition, the Southwestern Indiana Chapter has a nomination process that is open to anyone. This year, nominations must be submitted to the chapter by February 4, 2008. There are 12 Hero Award categories: Youth; Educator; Group; Firefighter; Adult Rescue; Medical; Workplace; Law Enforcement; Military; Adult Role Model; Volunteer; and Hero of the Year. In addition to the Hero Awards, the Heroes Campaign always includes an essay contest for students grades K-12. Students are asked to write about their personal heroes. Those essays are also due to the Red Cross no later than February 4.
Both nomination and essay award forms may be found online at www.evansvilleredcross.org. This link: www.evansvilleredcross.org/HEROESNOMINATION will take you to the nomination form, and This link:
www.evansvilleredcross.org/HEROESESSAY is for the essay contest. Red Cross Real Heroes Essay Contest Eligibility
K-12 in the 07/08 School Year Submission Deadline: February 4, 2008 Enter the Real Heroes essay contest and win a $1000 Savings Bond or Scholarship. Winners will be notified prior to the Our Heroes Dinner Mail or fax your completed essay form to: Southwestern Indiana Chapter* 29 S. Stockwell Road Evansville, IN 47714 (812) 471-7200 Fax (812) 471-7210 *This includes participants from Vanderburgh, Dubois, Perry and Spencer Counties in Indiana & Edwards, Wabash and White Counties in Illinois Name Telephone ( ) Address School Telephone ( ) Teacher Grade Hero (es) Name Telephone ( ) Address In 500 words or less, please answer one of the following statements (attach essay to form): 1. Real heroes or heroines are . . . 2. My hero is because . . . Are you willing to have your essay read over the radio or television? YES NO (mark one) Would you be willing to have your child participate in the Our Heores Presentation Dinner and Award Ceremony? YES NO (mark one) Parent Signature: Date NOMINATOR: Name: ________________________________________________________ Business: _____________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________ City: ________________________State: __________Zip: ______________ Phone: Day: ____________________ Evening: ______________________ REAL HERO NOMINEE: Name: _______________________________________________________ Business: _____________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________ City: ________________________State: __________Zip: ______________ Phone: Day: ____________________ Evening: _______________________ RULES AND REGULATIONS: Community members and businesses may nominate an individual or a group (in the group category) for a Real Heroes Award. Nomination forms are available at the Southwestern Indiana Chapter. Nominees must fall into one of the 10 award categories and must reside or work in Indiana, Kentucky or Illinois. The nominator must submit a clearly stated, detailed, one-page nomination statement, along with the nomination form, describing why the nominee is being nominated in the Real Hero category. Please attach any supporting documentation, including news reports, articles or names of witnesses. Winners will be selected by a group of community leaders and will be recognized at the Our Heroes award ceremony. AWARD CATEGORIES (Please check one): Nomination Deadline: February 4, 2008 I know a Hero… Award winners will be honored at the Our Heroes Dinner on April 3, 2008 Call 812-471-7200 for ticket information If you know a hero, please nominate this individual or group in the appropriate category. Winners will be selected by a group of community leaders and will be recognized at the Our Heroes award ceremony. Youth (18 and under) Law Enforcement Firefighter Adult Role Model Educator Group Workplace Medical Military Adult Rescue PLEASE FAX, EMAIL OR MAIL NOMINATION FORMS TO: Southwestern Indiana Chapter 29 South Stockwell Road, Evansville, IN 47714 Phone: 812-471-7200; Fax: 812-471-7210; Email: amayse@arcswin.org THANK YOU TO OUR HEROES 2008 SPONSORS! This link: www.evansvilleredcross.org/HEROESNOMINATION will take you to the nomination form, and This link: www.evansvilleredcross.org/HEROESESSAY is for the essay contest.
“OUR HEROES” AWARDS AND ESSAY CONTEST KICK OFF American Red Cross honoring community heroes Every year, the American Red Cross of Southwestern Indiana honors local people who have gone beyond what’s expected to help when help is needed. Some of the heroes honored in the past through the “Our Heroes” Campaign have risked their lives to help a stranger. Others have granted children’s last wishes or served in multiple tours of duty in war zones. “Our Heroes” are the core strength of this community. The American Red Cross of Southwestern Indiana finds it fitting to honor these community heroes because, like the Red Cross, “Our Heroes” will always be there. In order to identify the community heroes that deserve recognition, the Southwestern Indiana Chapter has a nomination process that is open to anyone. This year, nominations must be submitted to the chapter by February 4, 2008. There are 12 Hero Award categories: Youth; Educator; Group; Firefighter; Adult Rescue; Medical; Workplace; Law Enforcement; Military; Adult Role Model; Volunteer; and Hero of the Year. In addition to the Hero Awards, the Heroes Campaign always includes an essay contest for students grades K-12. Students are asked to write about their personal heroes. Those essays are also due to the Red Cross no later than February 4.
Both nomination and essay award forms may be found online at www.evansvilleredcross.org. This link: www.evansvilleredcross.org/HEROESNOMINATION will take you to the nomination form, and This link:
www.evansvilleredcross.org/HEROESESSAY is for the essay contest. Red Cross Real Heroes Essay Contest Eligibility
K-12 in the 07/08 School Year Submission Deadline: February 4, 2008 Enter the Real Heroes essay contest and win a $1000 Savings Bond or Scholarship. Winners will be notified prior to the Our Heroes Dinner Mail or fax your completed essay form to: Southwestern Indiana Chapter* 29 S. Stockwell Road Evansville, IN 47714 (812) 471-7200 Fax (812) 471-7210 *This includes participants from Vanderburgh, Dubois, Perry and Spencer Counties in Indiana & Edwards, Wabash and White Counties in Illinois Name Telephone ( ) Address School Telephone ( ) Teacher Grade Hero (es) Name Telephone ( ) Address In 500 words or less, please answer one of the following statements (attach essay to form): 1. Real heroes or heroines are . . . 2. My hero is because . . . Are you willing to have your essay read over the radio or television? YES NO (mark one) Would you be willing to have your child participate in the Our Heores Presentation Dinner and Award Ceremony? YES NO (mark one) Parent Signature: Date NOMINATOR: Name: ________________________________________________________ Business: _____________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________ City: ________________________State: __________Zip: ______________ Phone: Day: ____________________ Evening: ______________________ REAL HERO NOMINEE: Name: _______________________________________________________ Business: _____________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________ City: ________________________State: __________Zip: ______________ Phone: Day: ____________________ Evening: _______________________ RULES AND REGULATIONS: Community members and businesses may nominate an individual or a group (in the group category) for a Real Heroes Award. Nomination forms are available at the Southwestern Indiana Chapter. Nominees must fall into one of the 10 award categories and must reside or work in Indiana, Kentucky or Illinois. The nominator must submit a clearly stated, detailed, one-page nomination statement, along with the nomination form, describing why the nominee is being nominated in the Real Hero category. Please attach any supporting documentation, including news reports, articles or names of witnesses. Winners will be selected by a group of community leaders and will be recognized at the Our Heroes award ceremony. AWARD CATEGORIES (Please check one): Nomination Deadline: February 4, 2008 I know a Hero… Award winners will be honored at the Our Heroes Dinner on April 3, 2008 Call 812-471-7200 for ticket information If you know a hero, please nominate this individual or group in the appropriate category. Winners will be selected by a group of community leaders and will be recognized at the Our Heroes award ceremony. Youth (18 and under) Law Enforcement Firefighter Adult Role Model Educator Group Workplace Medical Military Adult Rescue PLEASE FAX, EMAIL OR MAIL NOMINATION FORMS TO: Southwestern Indiana Chapter 29 South Stockwell Road, Evansville, IN 47714 Phone: 812-471-7200; Fax: 812-471-7210; Email: amayse@arcswin.org THANK YOU TO OUR HEROES 2008 SPONSORS! This link: www.evansvilleredcross.org/HEROESNOMINATION will take you to the nomination form, and This link: www.evansvilleredcross.org/HEROESESSAY is for the essay contest.
