Nominate a Hero
Do you know a hero who has made a difference in your community? Please help us in giving our local heroes the recognition they deserve. The American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter is looking for individuals and organizations who reside in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Mateo, San Francisco, Santa Cruz or Solano Counties whose extraordinary acts of kindness and courage make them a hero.
The American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter invites you to nominate a hero in one of the following categories:
Lifesaving Hero: An adult or youth who has performed an extraordinary lifesaving act, using skills such as CPR or first aid.
Act of Courage Hero: An adult or youth who has performed an extraordinary act of courage.
Act of Kindness & Philanthropy Hero: An adult or youth who has shown an extreme act of kindness or selflessness.
Community Service Hero, Individual: An adult or youth who has performed great community service.
Community Service Hero, Organization: A business or organization that has performed great community service.
Animal Rescue Hero: An animal that has protected a human in a time of need or a person who has rescued an animal from a traumatic situation.All nominees must work or reside in one of the Bay Area’s seven counties. The heroic acts may have occurred elsewhere. The heroic event must have occurred within the 12 months prior to the nomination deadline. Heroes award recipients will be selected by a committee of community leaders and notified by phone. Heroes are selected based on the degree to which their acts of heroism uphold the values of the American Red Cross and leave a lasting and positive impact on the residents of the Bay Area.
If you have any questions about nominations, please contact Rita Chick at (415) 427-8112 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it