Red Cross 2013 Real Heroes Recognition event to be held at Claridge in Rhinelander

The American Red Cross is currently accepting nominations for their 2013 Real Heroes Recognition events in which the community pays tribute to acts of courage and kindness performed by local people.  Anyone can submit a nomination form for an individual who has saved a life, provided care to someone in need, or given back to the community in a significant way.  Real Hero award nominations are being accepted in the following seven categories:

To be nominated, the act of courage or humanitarian service can be ongoing or have occurred any time after January 1, 2012.  Nominees must reside, work or be active in Iron, Vilas, Price, Oneida, Forest, Taylor, Lincoln, Langlade, Clark, Marathon, Wood or Portage County or the acts of courage or humanitarian service must have occurred in one of these counties.  Nomination forms are available by calling 715-409-0815 or emailing wendy.savage@redcross.org.