The Greater Chattanooga Area chapter of the American Red Cross is accepting nominations for its annual Hometown Heroes awards.
The awards will be presented during a luncheon on Monday, March 8, at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher will be the featured speaker at the Red Cross Hometown Heroes Luncheon.
Nominations are sought for unsung heroes in the following categories: First Responder, Good Samaritan Youth (ages 18 and under), Good Samaritan Adult, Red Cross Volunteer and Active-Duty Military Service Member.
“We are looking for inspiring stories from people in our nine-county service area … everyday heroes who stepped up to a situation or took on a particularly daunting challenge; the soldier who collects toys for the local orphanage, the Red Cross volunteer who has made a significant impact, or the young person who saw a situation where they felt compelled to respond,” said Barbara Alexander, Red Cross executive director.
Deadline for submitting a nomination is Feb. 8. Nomination forms and instructions may be found online at www.chattanoogaredcross.org/heroes or by calling 265-3455.