Do you know someone who has saved a life through extraordinary action or preparedness or who has made a meaningful impact in the community this year? Now is your chance to honor them.
The Central and Northern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross is seeking nominations for our 24th Annual Real Heroes Celebration event to be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 from noon to 1:00 PM at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown in Syracuse.
Event Overview: The “Real Heroes” concept grew out of a desire to present an event that celebrates both the mission of the American Red Cross and the spirit of humanitarianism by honoring individuals in Central and Northern New York who have shown courage, dedication, and selfless character by their acts of heroism or volunteerism to assist those in need within their communities. 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 unsung heroes.
Mission Statement: The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Nomination Guidelines:
• Nomination deadline is Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Please submit the completed Nomination Form and a photo of your nominee(s) (if available) to:
American Red Cross
ATTN Real Heroes 344 W. Genesee St Syracuse, NY 13202
Or scan and email to Development.ENY@redcross.org
An online form is also available at https://redcross.org/cnnyrealheroes
• Nominees must live in Onondaga, Oswego, Madison, Oneida, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, or St. Lawrence counties.
• Heroes must be available for videotaped interviews to be scheduled with media sponsors.
• Heroes must be available to attend the Real Heroes Celebration on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown in Syracuse, NY.
• For questions about your nomination, please email Development.ENY@redcross.org.
American Red Cross
Central & Northern NY
Real Heroes Award Nomination Form
CLICK HERE for the Nomination form!
2022 Real Hero Award Categories
Community Impact Hero Award
An individual, group, or organization that has displayed leadership and commitment to community by making a positive, noticeable, and significant impact through their efforts; the nominee has identified a community need and created a program or service or took action to address that need.
Red Cross Mission: Blood Services Hero
An individual, group, or organization involved in activities that create awareness of the importance of blood donation in the community, helps to ensure a sufficient and safe blood supply is available to those in need, and/or acts as an activist for the blood community at large.
Red Cross Mission: Disaster Services Hero
An individual, group, or organization who has exhibited heroic efforts to assist others in need in any or all the areas of disaster services, including preparedness, response, or recovery during a disaster or emergency, or responded to the needs of a community that experienced a disaster or emergency through acts of kindness, courage, or selflessness.
Red Cross Mission: Military Hero
An individual or group of U.S. service member(s) (active, reserve, and guard), veteran(s), military supporter(s), or an organization that serves the military, that has exhibited heroic efforts in response to an emergency or is/was involved in an ongoing commitment to the community through acts of kindness, courage, or selflessness in response to an identified need. Nominees could have been on- or off-duty at the time of the heroic act, which need not be associated with the use of skills directly related to their profession or training.
Red Cross Mission: Adult Good Samaritan Hero
An individual or group (age 18+) that has exhibited heroic efforts and that has used life-saving skills (i.e. lifeguard, CPR, or first aid training) to save the life of another or prevent serious injury, or is/was involved in an ongoing commitment to their community through acts of kindness, courage, or selflessness in response to an identified need.
Red Cross Mission: Youth Good Samaritan Hero
An individual or group (under age 18) that has exhibited heroic efforts and that has used life-saving skills (i.e. lifeguard, CPR, or first aid training) to save the life of another or prevent serious injury, or is/was involved in an ongoing commitment to their community through acts of kindness, courage, or selflessness in response to an identified need.
Red Cross Mission: Emergency Services Hero
A fire fighter, law enforcement professional, paramedic, emergency medical services (EMS) representative, or other medical professional that has exhibited heroic efforts, acting above and beyond the call of duty, to save the life of another or prevent serious injury, or is/was involved in an ongoing commitment to their community through acts of kindness, courage, or selflessness in response to an identified need.
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