The American Red Cross Pine Tree Chapter in Bangor, is accepting nominations for it's 16th Annual Real Heroes Breakfast event through September 21st, 2012 at 5pm.

The organization will rocgnize residents and employees of Penobscot, Piscataquis,  Somerset, Waldo, Washington, Hancock and Knox counties who have demonstrated acts of heroism and shown courage, kindness and unselfish charachter in service to others. Awards will be considered for acts in the following categories:

  • Public Safety
  • Life Saving
  • Youth/Community
  • Military
  • Animal Rescue
  • Education
  • Workplace Safety
  • International Service
  • Medical Provider/Outreach
  • Environmental Service/Outreach

Go to www.maineredcross.org/PineTreeHeroes to find award criteria and to nominate a "Real Hero" today.

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