Nominate Someone for the Hearts of Gold Awards

If you know of someone worthy of a Heart of Gold Award, consider nominating them for the “Arlington Heights Hearts of Gold” award program. Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26. Please consider nominating someone (or a group) who lives or works in our community who has positively impacted the lives of others through their work as a volunteer, an educator, business leader, neighbor, or has worked significantly on a special program or project.

A nomination form can be filled out online by clicking here. A description of award categories is included online with the nomination form. If you would like to print a nomination form, one can be downloaded by clicking here. When making your nominations, please include as much detail as possible.

The Hearts of Gold program, sponsored by the Village’s Special Events Commission, recognizes people who live or work in the Village and whose contributions have positively affected the lives of others. If you know of an “unsung hero” who has made a difference in your life or the lives of others, consider nominating them for a Heart of Gold award for appreciation of all the great work they have done.

The Hearts of Gold Award categories include: Mentor, Beautification/Environmental, Best Neighbor, Educator, Young at Heart, Young Champion, Volunteer, Community Spirit, Pam Stocking Heart of Gold, Business Leadership, and Heroic.

The Hearts of Gold Awards will be presented February 9, 2013 at European Crystal, 519 W. Algonquin Road. The event is open to anyone who wishes to pay for a reservation. For more information on attending the event or receiving a nomination form, email nkluz@vah.com or call 847-368-5104.

Information provided by Village of Arlington Heights.