American Red Cross Looking for 'Everyday Heroes' Awards

Every day, ordinary people make extraordinary contributions by putting their needs aside to help others in our community. The American Red Cross is honored to salute these often unsung heroes.

This year, the American Red Cross along with our title sponsor Unitil, 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 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.)

1. Nominee must be a resident of New Hampshire.
2. The heroic act/rescue must have taken place between December 1, 2014 and November 30, 2015.

Nominations are being accepted now through Dec. 4, 2015. To nominate a Hero, go to the nomination page.

The winners will be honored at the Everyday Heroes Awards event on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at the Southern New Hampshire University Dining Center Conference Facility in Manchester. The address is 2500 North River Road, Manchester, NH 03104. The event will begin at 5:30 and run to 8 p.m.

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, and our community sponsors. If you or your company would like to support these Heroes’ work, become an Everyday Heroes Sponsor.