Southwest Missouri American Red Cross

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Community Services Home 1881 Society Circle of Humanitarians Annual Report Fiscal Year 04 ProjectHelp		Everyday Heroes The concept of an Everyday Hero has grown out of the desire to host an event that relates to the mission of the American Red Cross -- teaching people to save lives. The Red Cross provides relief to victims of disasters, and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. This is done through the simple yet powerful process of one person putting his or her needs aside to help another. Across the nation, over one million Red Cross volunteers do this each day. What better way to celebrate this spirit of humanitarianism than by honoring those individuals who have shown courage, kindness, and unselfish character?! Awards will be given in ten hero categories: Education, Fire Fighter, Everyday Hero, Youth Good Samaritan, Military, Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical Services, , and(select category for nomination criteria). An Everyday Hero selection committee comprised of community leaders will select the winners. Please let us know who you think should receive one of the above awards and why they qualify for nomination. Award nomination forms are available online or can be requested by mail. Nomination Criteria Education Hero: The nominee is an educator who makes a difference in youth or adult student's lives by inspiring them to attain and reach beyond thier goals. Fire Fighter Hero: The nominee is a paid or volunteer Fire Fighter who does not necessarily have to be on duty at the time of the incident. The incident may or may not be related to a fire fighting incident, CPR or the use of skills associated directly with the job of fighting fires. Everyday Hero:This nominee is over 21 years old and is associated with an act of extrodinary means. The incident can involve any event that made the difference through kindness, courage, and unselfishness in a time of need. Youth Good Samaritan Hero: The nominee is under 21 and is associated with an act of extraordinary means. The incident can involve any event that made a real difference in the community through kindness, courage, and unselfishness in a time of need. Return to top Law Enforcement Hero: The nominee is a member of the Law Enforcement community who responded to an incident or preformed an extraordinary act of courage or kindness. The incident does not have to be related to the use of skills directly associated with the job. It can have occured on or off duty. Emergency Medical Services Hero: The nominee is any medical professional who is associated with a medically related rescue or other act of extraordinary kindness. The incident does not necessarily have to be associated with a medical emergency and may have occured on or off duty. Military Hero: The nominee is an active or reserve military member who contributes to the betterment of his or her unit. By example, this individual is a role model who encourages others to uphold and support all of the military ideals. Return to top Medical Professional Hero: This nominee is a member of the Health Care Community who responded to an incident or performed an extraordinary act of courage or kindness that goes beyond required duties. Return to top

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