Application forms for 2014 Hometown Hero nominations are now being accepted

THE WOODLANDS, Texas – Application forms for 2014 Hometown Hero nominations are now available and will be accepted through Friday, August 15, 2014. The honor will be bestowed upon four individuals and a business or institution that serve as outstanding role models for volunteerism and dedication to The Woodlands’ community.

The Hometown Heroes will be inducted into the Hometown Heroes Hall of Fame at The Woodlands 2014 Celebration of Excellence gala benefiting Interfaith of The Woodlands, to be held Saturday, October 4, 2014 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. Since this annual tradition began in conjunction with The Woodlands 25th Anniversary Celebration in 1999, 97 individuals and 11 businesses have been selected for this prestigious honor.

A Selection Committee comprised of a group of past Hometown Heroes will choose the five honorees for 2014. Nomination forms are available in The Villager newspaper; at The Woodlands Homefinder Center, located at 2000 Woodlands Parkway; Interfaith of The Woodlands, located at 4242 Interfaith Way; or online at www.thewoodlands.net and www.woodlandsinterfaith.org. Nominees must be current residents of The Woodlands, or businesses/institutions based in The Woodlands. Completed nomination forms should be mailed to: Hometown Heroes Selection Committee, The Woodlands Homefinder Center; P.O. Box 5050, The Woodlands, TX 77387-5050.

Criteria the public should consider when nominating individuals or businesses for the honor of Hometown Hero include:


Positive role model

History of volunteerism

Sacrificing personal gain to achieve noble goals

Special awards and recognitions

Brought positive recognition to The Woodlands

Embodies the values of The Woodlands community, i.e. family values, the importance of education, the arts and culture, environmental consciousness

Economic contributions to the community

Leadership and courage

Consistent dedication and commitment to worthy causes

Representative of the diversity within the community

Spiritual leadership

Dedication to public service

For more information about The Woodlands 2014 Celebration of Excellence gala and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ann Wolford, Chief Development Officer for Interfaith of The Woodlands via email or call 281-615-8221.