Here in the Mining City, we are at no shortage of local heroes.  At every level, from day-to-day tasks or jobs that help others, to feats of courage or selflessness that have gained national or even worldwide recognition, Butte produces heroes plain and simple. Butte has seen a local man take an unimaginable tragedy and turn the pain into scholarships and healthy ways of living for our youth.  We have seen a local man on a military mission that took out the world's #1 terrorist.  We have seen our first responders at work time and time again.  But there are many different kinds of heroes, some you may not know or hear about, but they make a positive impact on their community and it's time that they are honored.

Do you know a local hero?  The Butte Chamber of Commerce along with St. Patrick's and Immaculate Conception Parishes, our brothers and sisters in radio just down the street at Butte Broadcasting and our friends at the Montana Standard are behind a program that aims to honor local heroes who a lot of the time go without recognition.

At least 10 local heroes will be selected from public nomination, individuals who have served the community in an extraordinary way.  Nominees may work in healthcare, in retail, in the public sector including public safety, in education, in the restaurant and hospitality industries, in the media, in financial services and accounting or at a nonprofit.  Honorees are expected to come from a variety of backgrounds and professions.  Honorees will be awarded $1000 to be spent locally.

The deadline to make your nomination is October 27th but do not wait until then.  Make your nomination right now by clicking here.  An event will be scheduled to honor the winners and their contributions.

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