Nominate your hero for the 2010 Tribute to Heroes Awards

People in our community do good deeds every day-your neighbor who helps without being asked, a teacher who inspires beyond the classroom, or an emergency worker whose swift action saves a life.

The American Red Cross will recognize everyday community heroes at the 2010 Tribute to Heroes Awards on May 13, 2010. Nominate your hero in the following categories:

Animal Rescue
A person who saved an animal or contributed significantly to the welfare of animals in the community
OR an act by an animal that saved or aided a person.

Good Samaritan
A person who has performed an outstanding act of heroism or made a significant contribution to the community, not required by their profession. Must be 21 years or age or older. (See Young Hero for heroes under age 21.)

In the Line of Duty
A firefighter, law enforcement officer, medical worker, 911 dispatcher or another person who, while in the line of duty, assisted someone in a time of extraordinary need.

Mentor/Role Model
A person who, by example or action, has changed, improved or influenced the life of another person.

Military Hero
A member of the any of the branches of armed services who has performed an act of heroism or made a significant contribution to another soldier, military unit, or military family.

Workplace Hero
An individual who, while on the job or through their place of employment, has performed an unusual or unexpected act of heroism or made a significant contribution.

Young Hero
A person, 21 years old or younger, who has performed an extraordinary act of heroism, or made a significant contribution to the community. (For someone over age 21, see Good Samaritan.)

Nominees must be residents of Lancaster, Fillmore, Otoe, Saline, Seward, Thayer or York County. Nominations must be received by March 15, 2010.

Download the form (PDF) to fax or mail, or use the form below to submit your nomination. For more information, contact Alexis Abel at (402) 441-6797 or abela@usa.redcross.org.