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Red Cross Accepting Nominations for 2015 Heroes Awards

(MINNEAPOLIS, MN) November 18, 2014 - The Minnesota Region of the American Red Cross is now accepting nominations for their 2015 Heroes Awards. Each year, the Red Cross honors individuals and groups for acts of great bravery, dedication and service to the community.

“Our Heroes Awards give us the opportunity to honor the people in our state who embody the Red Cross mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies,” said Phil Hansen, Regional Chapter Executive for the Minnesota Region of the American Red Cross.

Local heroes will be honored at the annual American Red Cross Heroes Breakfast on June 18, 2015, at the Radisson Blu – Mall of America. They will join the ranks of more than 50 Red Cross Heroes from across the state honored since the event began seven years ago.

The Red Cross will honor community heroes in six categories:

Community Hero: Presented to an individual who displays leadership and commitment to his or her community by making a positive and significant impact.

Give Life Hero: Presented to an individual whose commitment to blood and platelet donation plays a significant role in ensuring the health of patients in our local communities and throughout the country.

Good Samaritan Hero: Presented to an individual who displays courage and compassion upon encountering an unusual, significant or unexpected incident.

First Responder Hero: Presented to an individual or group of the public service community, such as EMS, firefighter or law enforcement) who went above and beyond the call of duty.

Military Hero: Presented to an active, reserve or retired member of the U.S. Armed Forces of ROTC or civilian that has made a significant impact on the military community.

Youth Good Samaritan Hero (under 21): Presented to an outstanding young person who displays courage and compassion upon encountering an unusual, significant or unexpected incident.

Nominees must be Minnesota residents and the heroic event must have occurred between July 1, 2013 to present. The deadline for nominations is January 31, 2015.

Nominate a hero now.

Videos: 2014 Heroes stories.

For more information about American Red Cross Minnesota Region’s Heroes Breakfast, including nominations, sponsorship opportunities and tickets, please contact Danika Trosen at 612-872-3207.

 

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