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The Tyrone Events and Promotions Committee is looking for the next "Hometown Hero 2025."
Since 2006, the committee has selected individuals from the community th have unselfishly donated their time and energies to programs and projects that benefit the residents outside of their employmen.
The "Hometown Hero" is a person who seems to be always there, always involved in something and working to make the community a better place to live and work.
Criteria is as follows: Must reside in the Tyrone area and demonstrate an attitude of servant leadership outside their regular employment responsibilities. Recipients can be an individual, couple, organization or family.
Nominations for 2025 are being accepted until Nov. 21 at the Tyrone Chamber Office or mail to the Chamber at 1004 Logan Ave., Tyrone, PA 16686. To ma^e a nomination, please submit a letter detailing why this person should be considered for this award. Any documentation to support your letter is appreciated. Please sign, date and include your address and contact information. The decision of the committee is final.
Awardee and nominator will be notified of the selection in November. The presentation of the award will be made at the Tree Lighting on Dec. 5.
Past recipients include: Cary Simpson, Virgie Werner, Rev. Norman Huff, Pete Dutrow, Rose Black, Pat Stoner, Jim and Roberta Ramsey, Sue Griep, Harry Sickler, Larrie Derman, Dianne and Mike Thees of Heaven Scent Search and Rescue, Al Shoenberger, Marcia Fink, Lori Eckert, Diane Irwin, Jim Crawford, Glenn Ray and Cummins McNitt.
For more information, contact Rose Black at the Chamber at 814-684-0736.