A chance to recognize a "hero" in your community

NAPA, CA, Feb. 27, 2009  --  The tutor who helps struggling adults learn to read; the dynamo who boosts tourism; the nurse who volunteers to immunize seniors at a free clinic; the community college student who perseveres against all odds:  they transform a place into a true "community."   It’s everyday heroes such as these that the Napa Chamber Foundation and Mechanics Bank seek to recognize through the third annual Napa Valley Community Awards program, “Celebrating Community.”

Now through March 27^th, you can nominate your own favorite Napa County community leaders to be recognized for outstanding contributions and achievements toward the betterment of the communities of Napa Valley.

The nominees will be evaluated on their commitment to go above and beyond the requirements of a particular professional, or reach outside the boundaries of their own world to meet the needs of others.  Nominations will be accepted for in each of the following categories:  community booster, healthcare professional, college student, hospitality and tourism, nonprofit employee and nonprofit organization.  Separate community awards also will recognize a top teacher and a local public safety professional.  

Nominations, which must be received online or on paper by Friday, March 27^th, will be reviewed by a panel of volunteers from the Napa Chamber Foundation and Mechanics Bank. Expanded descriptions of the nominee categories and an on-line nomination form can be dowloaded by clicking this link or click link to nominate online.Nomination forms also are available through the Napa Chamber of Commerce, 1556 First Street, Napa and Mechanics Bank in Napa at 433 Soscol Avenue, Suite B-161 and Mechanics Bank in St. Helena at 1015 Adams Street.

Winners will be announced on Friday, April 10^th, and the awards will be presented at a gala luncheon on Tuesday, May 12^th at the Silverado Resort. For more information about the Napa Valley Community Awards, contact the Napa Chamber at (707) 226-7455.