GPA - Power of Red Heroes Nomination

The American Red Cross Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter is now accepting Power of Red hero nominations for its 2027 event. All hero nominations must be received by April 1, 2027 to be considered. The heroic actions/service should have occurred between Jan. 1, 2026 and March 1, 2027 (with the exception of the Military Hero Category). However, a hero can be recognized for their actions over multiple years. The nominee must either be from or currently residing in western Pennsylvania, but their heroic action(s) could have taken place anywhere. There may be more than one award recipient in a single category and not all categories may be represented.

Descriptions of Nomination Categories:

Fire Safety Hero: Presented to a professional or volunteer firefighter whose lifesaving action went above and beyond the call of duty, or to a citizen whose lifesaving action involved a fire.

Law Enforcement Hero: Presented to a law enforcement agent whose lifesaving action went above and beyond the call of duty.

Medical Hero: Presented to a medical professional, an organization or citizen whose lifesaving action went above and beyond the call of duty.

911 Dispatch Hero: Presented to a 911 dispatcher whose lifesaving action went above and beyond the call of duty.

Adult Good Samaritan Hero (18 years and older): Presented to a citizen who used lifesaving training skills to save someone’s life, or who otherwise made the community a safer place to live.

Youth Good Samaritan Hero (17 years and younger): Presented to a citizen who used lifesaving training skills to save someone’s life, or who otherwise made a difference in the community.

Military Hero: Presented to a member of the armed forces (active or retired, commissioned or noncommissioned) whose heroic action went above and beyond the call of duty.

Animal Rescue Hero: Presented to a citizen who used lifesaving training skills to save an animal’s life, or to an animal that helped save a human’s life.

Community Impact Hero: Presented to an individual, community group, neighborhood organization or local company that demonstrated a commitment to making a difference in the community.

Nomination Categories

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.

Nomination Statement

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

Power of Red 2027 Heroes Nomination - Greater PA

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