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.
Local heroes will be honored at the annual American Red Cross Heroes Breakfast June 18 at the Radisson Blu – Mall of America.
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.
- Give Life Hero: Presented to an individual whose commitment to blood and platelet donation plays a significant role.
- 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 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.
Deadline for nominations is Jan. 31.
