Looking for 2008 HOMETOWN HEROES RECIPIENTS

The 2008 Hometown Heroes Awards will be presented in a public affair in March, 2009. Maumee's various civic groups gathered together to select the recipients from a collection of nominees submitted by friends, family and co-workers. Each year Maumee citizens are recognized for their continued involvement and leadership roles in helping make Maumee a better place to live. This person can be your neighbor, child's coach, a mentor, volunteer or associate at work or church. If they are making a difference in the community, we want to know about it. 

Maumee Chamber of Commerce

Five Award Categories
► Outstanding Citizen Award
Presented to an individual who has consistently given of his or her time and talent to make the community a better place to live.

► Golden Apple Award
Presented to an individual who has shown excellence in educating students in schools, churches or other community settings.

► Maumee River Award
Presented to the individual, company or organization that has demonstrated exceptional generosity and civic responsibility in providing financial support or leadership in the community.

► Bridge Award
Presented to the individual, company or organization that, through volunteer service, has helped foster and develop the youth citizenship of our community on a recreational or social level. (i.e. youth coach or group leader, in a church setting, sports, counselor, etc.)

► New in 2007! Community Improvement Award
Presented to up to 4 businesses that made noticable improvements in 2007 to better the appearance of their establishments.

Application Process
1. Nominations must be submitted to the Maumee Chamber of Commerce, 605 Conant St., Maumee OH 43537. Application deadline is noon  Feb. 18, 2008.

2. Anyone can submit a Nomination Application Form.

3. Be sure your application is as thorough and complete as possible. Include dates of service and contact information. Additional information may be included by attaching extra sheets to the nomination form. You must type or print legibly in order to be considered.

4. You may nominate more than one person, but each nominee must be submitted on separate nomination forms, unless they are a couple or representatives from the same organization.

Any questions should be directed to the Maumee Chamber at 419-893-5805.

Hometown Heroes Awards Banquet is sponsored by the Maumee Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Maumee, Maumee Lion's Club, Kiwanis Club of Maumee, Arrowhead Park Association, Maumee Uptown Business Association and Quality of Life Group.


Maumee Chamber of Commerce 
605 Conant Street, Maumee, Ohio 43537 w Ph. 419-893-5805 w Fax: 419-893-8699
Email: info@maumeechamber.com

Banquet held MARCH 13, 2008 at The Pinnacle. The public is invited to attend. Reservations are $30 per person, or a table of 10 for $275. Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m., followed by the award presentation. Call the Maumee Chamber at 419-893-5805 for more information or to reserve your seats by phone. Deadline for tickets is March 1.

2007 HOMETOWN HEROES RECIPIENTS SELECTED
The Hometown Heroes Awards will be presented in a public affair on March 13 at The Pinnacle in Arrowhead Park. Maumee's various civic groups gathered together to select the recipients from a collection of nominees submitted by friends, family and co-workers. Each year Maumee citizens are recognized for their continued involvement and leadership roles in helping make Maumee a better place to live. The 2007 Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award will be presented to one of our great community assets, Barbara Dennis. Her long record of volunteerism and public service is certainly deserving of such an honor. In addition, four outstanding citizens will be presented with the Hometown Heroes Award for their substantial contribution to the community through volunteering and/or financial contributions time and time again. They are Maumee resident Donald Bauerschmidt, Bob and Mandi Brannan with Design Engineers & Consulting Associates, and Keith Walker with Maison Dardenne Walker.

Bridge Award recipients are Ronald Hoag , for his 20 plus years working with the Maumee Little League and Stace Torio for her many years of volunteering on various youth-related and community projects. The Bridge Award is presented to individuals or organizations that, through volunteer service help foster and develop the youth citizenship of our community on a recreational or social level.

Several Golden Apple Awards will also be presented this year. The recipients include educators Sue McEwen, speech pathologist for Maumee schools; Brent Swartzmiller , MHS Assistant Principal and Athletic Director for Maumee Schools; Jane Williams , St. Joseph's teacher and theatrical director; and MHS teacher and coach, Ken Walczak . All were selected for their outstanding performance as quality leaders in our school system.