American Red Cross Hero Awards 2018: Nominations Open

American
Red Cross Hero Awards 2018: Nominations Open
Honor
people who have exemplified courage, kindness, selflessness and bravery by
nominating them for a prestigious American Red Cross Hero Award. Each year, for
more than two decades, the American Red Cross in Oregon and Southwest
Washington has recognized individuals who have lived the Red Cross mission to
prevent and alleviate suffering. Do you know a hero? Has a colleague, neighbor,
family member, or student played an instrumental role in rescuing someone in
danger or saving a life? Have they given of their time and talents in
extraordinary ways? Nominate them for their heroic actions now!
Nominating
a Hero is easy.  Complete the simple online form at redcross.org/Heroes2018 or
fill out the online form and mail it to American Red Cross, 3131 N. Vancouver
Ave., Portland, OR 97227. View last year’s Hero Award winners.

All
forms must be received by Friday, December 22, 2017
.  The heroic
actions of nominees should have taken place between December 1, 2016 and
December 1, 2017. Award winners will be recognized at our Red Cross Heroes
Breakfast on March 9, 2018 at the Vancouver Hilton. 
Nominate
heroes in the following categories:
  • COMMUNITY
    HERO
     is presented to an individual who displayed leadership
    and commitment to his or her community by making a positive and
    significant impact.
  • GOOD
    SAMARITAN HERO
     is
    presented to an individual who displayed courage and compassion upon encountering
    unusual, significant or unexpected circumstances.
  • FIRST
    RESPONDER HERO
     is
    presented to an individual or group of the public service community (i.e.
    EMS, firefighter, or law enforcement) who went above and beyond the call
    of duty to save a life.
  • GIVE
    LIFE HERO
     is
    presented to an individual whose commitment to blood and platelet donation
    played a significant role in ensuring the health of patients in our local
    communities and throughout the country.
  • MILITARY
    HERO
     is presented to an active, reserve or retired member of
    the Armed Forces or ROTC or civilian that has made a significant impact on
    the military community.
  • YOUTH GOOD SAMARITAN HERO (Under 21) is presented to an outstanding young person
    who displayed courage and compassion upon encountering an unusual,
    significant or unexpected incident.
  • VOLUNTARY
    SERVICE HERO
    is presented to an individual who has displayed an
    exemplary commitment to voluntary service resulting in a significant and
    positive impact in his or her community.