Nominate a hero

The American Red Cross of North Central Ohio will recognize and pay tribute to members of the community who have shown extraordinary courage by saving or improving the lives of others at the 2025 Hero Awards of North Central Ohio. The organization will also present the Clara Ayres Award for Extraordinary Service to a member or members of the medical profession who helped in a time of crisis. Residents of Erie, Hancock, Huron, Lorain, Putnam, Seneca and Wyandot counties are invited to nominate a hero or heroes who have responded to life's challenges with a true humanitarian spirit, mirroring the values that motivate and inspire the work of the Red Cross. A hero could be someone who entered a burning home to alert a family, a neighbor who performed CPR on a total stranger, or a passerby who pulled a drowning child to safety. To nominate a hero, visit redcross.org/nohheroes. All nominations will be reviewed by a selection committee and must be submitted by Aug. 13. The heroic act must have occurred in one of the aforementioned counties, dating back to Jan. 1. Those who are chosen will be honored at a special event at the Hilton Garden Inn Findlay on Oct. 22. To purchase tickets for the event, visit heroesnc.givesmart.com or contact Todd James, executive director at Todd.James@redcross.org.