2021 ORANGE COUNTY HEROES AWARDS OFFICIAL NOMINATION FORM Nomination Deadline: March 1, 2021 2021 HEROES NOMINATION FORM As the community leader in emergency preparedness, prevention and response, the American Red Cross honors individuals whose extraordinary acts of courage and kindness make them heroes. Heroes are selected based on the degree to which their acts of heroism uphold the values of the American Red Cross and leave a lasting and positive impact on the residents of Orange County. AWARD CATEGORIES Animal Welfare Hero: Presented to an animal that Gift of Life Hero: An individual or group that has protected a human or another animal in a time supports the lifesaving mission of the American of need, to a person who has rescued an animal Red Cross through blood or platelet donations or from a traumatic situation, to an animal that is inspiring others to give blood or platelets. making a difference to impact someone’s life, or to an individual that cares for animals. Good Samaritan Hero: Presented to a person that has demonstrated outstanding heroism, skill, Corporate Hero: A business or organization commitment or resourcefulness in attempt to that has contributed significantly to the American save one or more lives by utilizing skills aligned Red Cross mission and/or made a positive impact with those taught in Red Cross programs such in our community. as CPR/AED/First Aid or other health and preparedness training. Disaster Services Hero: An individual or an organization that has exhibited heroic efforts in Service to the Armed Forces Hero: Presented to any or all of the areas of disaster services, a member of the armed forces (active or veteran, including preparedness, response or recovery commissioned or non-commissioned) whose heroic during a natural disaster or emergency situation action(s) demonstrated exceptional courage or through mission-driven response assistance to improved the welfare of the military community. This people in need. award may be presented posthumously and may also be awarded to ROTC members or civilians/ First Responder Hero: Presented to a organizations that have made a significant impact professional or volunteer serving as a law on the military community. enforcement official, firefighter, first responder or responder in the medical or healthcare field. Youth Hero Award (age 18 or younger): This award is presented to a person or persons Presented to a youth in the community who has who has exhibited heroism in their response to demonstrated courage, initiative and/or compassion an emergency, on or off-duty, through acts of in the spirit of the American Red Cross in service courage or selflessness. to another individual or the welfare of the region. 2021 HEROES AWARD GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS • All nominees must work or reside in • The 2021 Class of Heroes will be selected Orange County. The heroic act may have by the Heroes Selection Committee based occurred elsewhere. on Hero merit, availability for filming and award acceptance and adherence to our • The heroic act must be either an ongoing fundamental principles. commitment to the community for more than one year, have occurred in 2020, or early 2021. • Nominees may meet the criteria for more than one category or moved to a different category • It is possible to have more than one person at the discretion of the Selection Committee awarded in a category for the same act. during deliberation. For more information, contact us at [email protected] or 714-481-4444. 2021 HEROES NOMINATION FORM Nominate Your Hero Today! NOMINATION DEADLINE: AWARD CATEGORIES (SELECT ONE): MARCH 1, 2021 Animal Welfare Hero Corporate Hero HERO NOMINEE INFORMATION: Disaster Services Hero Name First Responder Hero Occupation Gift of Life Hero Address Good Samaritan Hero City Service to the Armed State Zip Forces Hero Phone Youth Hero Email County of Residence TO NOMINATE YOUR HERO: Your nomination should include: HERO NOMINATOR INFORMATION (YOU!): 1. Nominations should include all the Name requested contact information. Address 2. Description explaining why your hero deserves to be recognized (500 words or City less). If able, include names and contact State Zip informatiom for witnesses whom we can contact for additional information and/or Phone verification as needed. Email 3. Please include supporting documents Relationship to Nominee such as related news articles and photographs, if available. Does your nominee know SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION FORM BY they are being nominated? yes no MAIL, EMAIL OR ONLINE: American Red Cross Attn: Melissa Rutan 600 Parkcenter Dr., Santa Ana, CA 92705 [email protected] 714-481-4444 | redcross.org/ocheroes NOMINATION STATEMENT Please describe in 500 words or less what makes your nominee a hero. You can attach news clips or photographs to your nomination package. 268201-11 2/21.