GPA - Lehigh Valley Heroes Nomination

Lehigh Valley 2027 Heroes Nomination

Hero Nominations are now being accepted for our 2027 event! The heroic action should have occurred between Jan. 1 - Nov. 13, 2026. The hero must be either from or currently residing in the Lehigh Valley, but their heroic action(s) could have taken place anywhere.
Nomination Categories (see category descriptions below list):
Nomination Category
Descriptions of Nomination Categories:

First Responder Hero: Award is presented to a fire fighter, law enforcement professional, paramedic, emergency medical services (EMS) representative or other medical professional, who is also a veteran, reservist, or active duty military member, that has exhibited heroic efforts, acting above and beyond the call of duty, to save the life of another or prevent serious injury, or is/was involved in an ongoing commitment to their community through acts of kindness, courage, or selflessness in response to an identified need.

Veteran Care & Advocacy Hero: Recognizes an individual, family member, caregiver, advocate, or organization that demonstrates extraordinary commitment to supporting wounded, ill, or injured veterans and their families.

Veteran Corporate Leadership Award: Recognizes a corporation, veteran ERG, or business leader that demonstrates outstanding commitment to supporting veterans and military families through inclusive workplace practices, career development opportunities, community engagement, philanthropy, and advocacy.

Veteran Hero: Award is presented to an individual who continues to serve after their military service by giving back to other veterans or making outstanding contributions to our society.

Good Samaritan Hero: Award is presented to an individual who voluntarily rendered aid to another in distress under no duty to do so. While not required, the act may have involved saving the life of another person or an animal, but should be in response to an unusual, significant, or unexpected event.
Nominee Information
Nominee Name

First NameLast Name
Nominee Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Nominee Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Nominee Email
example@example.com
Nominator Information
Nominator Name

First NameLast Name
Nominator Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Nominator Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Nominator Email
example@example.com
Nomination Statement:
Nomination Guidelines

The heroic action must have taken place between Jan. 1 – Nov. 13, 2026. Where applicable, nominee(s) must have saved (or assisted in saving) a life by intervening in a life-threatening situation. Nominee cannot have caused or contributed to the incident itself. The nominee can be a professionally trained life saver or simply a Good Samaritan. The hero must be either from or currently residing in the Lehigh Valley, but their heroic action(s) could have taken place anywhere.

Deadline to submit 2027 nominations is Nov. 13, 2026.
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Lehigh Valley 2027 Heroes Nomination

Nomination Categories (see category descriptions below list):

Descriptions of Nomination Categories:

Nominee Information

Nominator Information

Nomination Guidelines