Bank of America's Neighborhood Excellence Initiative: Local Heroes Award

Deadline
June 30, 2009
Description

We have long held the belief that a healthy community is a healthy place to do business. To be successful, we are committed to creating real impact in those places where we live, work, and do business.

That’s why we developed the Neighborhood Excellence Initiative, our signature philanthropic program, which recognizes, nurtures, and rewards community -based organizations, local heroes and student leaders working to improve their communities. We focus on areas such as: education, community development/ neighborhood preservation, arts and culture, and health and human services.

In order to address critical neighborhood needs, we work with local community leaders to identify economic and social priorities, and the visionaries working to sustain, strengthen and grow our communities. Together, we can create healthy, vibrant neighborhoods where all of us can pursue our dreams.

Bank of America is looking for a few good heroes. Heroes who champion causes vital to their communities. Heroes who inspire others to get involved. Heroes who have special and significant impact on individuals, families, or communities.

Do you know a Local Hero? Are you a Local Hero?

For the 5 Local Heroes selected within the 45 markets, we will:

  • Direct a $5,000 contribution (or local market currency equivalent) to an eligible nonprofit/charitable organization of the hero's choice
  • Recognize Bank of America Local Heroes at a public awards ceremony in their local community

If you know someone who exemplifies the highest standards in community service, we encourage you to nominate that person as a Local Hero. Self-nomination also is encouraged.  Applications for our Neighborhood Excellence Local Heroes awards are accepted beginning January 1, 2009 through June 30, 2009 (8 p.m. Eastern Time).  While there are no specific eligibility requirements to nominate a Local Hero, there are a number of qualities you should consider before nominating someone.

Successful nominations demonstrate how a nominee:

  • Made a special and significant impact on individuals, families, or the community at large
  • Inspired others to volunteer for community service
  • Has been a catalyst for new visions, understanding, and change in a community

To nominate yourself or someone you know, visit: http://www.cybergrants.com/boa/lhselection/