American Red Cross puts out the call for ‘Everyday Hero’ nominees

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CONCORD, NH – Every day, ordinary people make extraordinary contributions by putting their own needs aside to help others in our community. The American Red Cross “Everyday Heroes Awards” is an annual event that salutes these often unsung heroes.

This year, the American Red Cross, along with our title sponsor Unitil and our Heroes media sponsor NH1, are asking the residents of New Hampshire to nominate a friend, a co-worker or someone they know for the “Everyday Heroes Awards” so that someone who has done something extraordinary can be honored for their selfless acts.

A hero might be someone simply lending a helping hand or someone who’s saved a life.

Possible nomination categories could include:

Good Samaritan (over 18 or under 18)

  • Citizen responsible for an extraordinary act of heroism or courage

Military member

  • Member of the armed forces (active or retired, commissioned or non-commissioned) whose lifesaving action went above and beyond the call of duty – this award may be awarded posthumously

Fire Fighter

  • Professional or volunteer fire fighter or emergency dispatch operator whose lifesaving action went above and beyond the call of duty

Law Enforcement

  • Law enforcement agent whose lifesaving actions went above and beyond the call of duty

International Services

  • Individual, group or company in recognition of their commitment to humanitarian efforts in other parts of the world

Animal Rescue

  • An animal that saved the life of a human, an ordinary citizen who used lifesaving skills to save the life of an animal(s), or to an individual involved in the care of animals.

Aquatics

  • Lifeguard or ordinary citizen whose lifesaving action was able to prevent a serious water-related injury or drowning

Medical Professional

  • Doctor, nurse or EMT whose lifesaving actions went above and beyond the call of duty

Community Impact

  • Presented to a community group, neighborhood organization or local company that consistently demonstrates a commitment to making New Hampshire a safer and more compassionate community

Community Service

  • Individual in recognition of volunteering their time to help others in the New Hampshire community

Lifetime Achievement Award

  • Individual in recognition of their lifelong dedication and consistent support to further a cause that benefits the New Hampshire community

(The above are nomination suggestions – each category may not be awarded.)   

Everyday Heroes Nominees must meet the following criteria:
1. Nominee must be a resident of New Hampshire.
2. The heroic act/rescue must have taken place between November 1, 2015 and October 31, 2016.

Nominations are being accepted now through Nov. 4, 2016. To nominate a Hero, go to the nomination page.

The winners will be honored at the Everyday Heroes Awards event on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord, NH. The address is 70 Constitution Ave., Concord, NH 03301. The event will begin at 5:30pm and run to 8:30pm. Winners will be awarded in the company of their loved ones, and possibly the people they helped. Videos showcasing their stories, produced by NH1, will be shown for an evening of stories that align with the Fundamental Principles of the American Red Cross. More information on the event can be found here.

About Everyday Heroes Awards:

The American Red Cross established the everyday Heroes Awards in an effort to raise public awareness of local heroes who reflect the mission of the Red Cross by responding in time of need with selfless acts of courage and compassion. The awards are presented by the New Hampshire / Vermont Region of the American Red Cross, our title sponsor Unitil, NH1, and our community sponsors. If you or your company would like to support these Heroes’ work, become an Everyday Heroes Sponsor.

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

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