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Deadline nearing for 2015 Hometown Hero nominations
THE WOODLANDS, Texas – The deadline to submit nomination forms for a 2015 Hometown Hero is quickly approaching. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, August 7, 2015. 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 2015 Celebration of Excellence Gala benefiting Interfaith of The Woodlands, to be held Saturday, October 3, 2015 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. Since this annual tradition began in conjunction with The Woodlands 25th Anniversary Celebration in 1999, 101 individuals and 12 businesses have been selected for this prestigious honor.
The Selection Committee, comprised of a group of past Hometown Heroes, will choose the five honorees for 2015. Nomination forms are available in The Villager newspaper, at The Woodlands Homefinder Center, located at 2000 Woodlands Parkway, 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 or emailed to info@thewoodlands.com.
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 2015 Celebration of Excellence gala and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Aimee Newsom, at anewsom@woodlandsinterfaith.org or call 281-615-8221.