2009 Hometown Heroes Nomination Info

THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- Nominations for 2009 Hometown Heroes will be accepted beginning Wednesday, July 2, with the deadline for nominations on Friday, August 21. The Hometown Heroes will be inducted into the Hometown Heroes Hall of Fame at The Woodlands 2009 Celebration of Excellence gala benefiting Interfaith of The Woodlands, on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center.

Since this annual tradition began in conjunction with The Woodlands 25th Anniversary Celebration in 1999, 75 individuals and six businesses have been selected for this prestigious honor. A Selection Committee composed of a group of past Hometown Heroes will choose the five honorees for 2009. Four individuals and one business or institution will be selected from those nominated by public ballot.

Nomination forms are available at The Woodlands Homefinder Center, located at 2000 Woodlands Parkway, or online at Interfaith of The Woodlands' Web site. 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.

Forms can also be faxed to 281 719-6159.

The criteria that should be considered 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, ie. 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 2009 Celebration of Excellence gala, contact Mary Jo O’Neal, development director of Interfaith, at 281 615-8221.