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Local service members to be recognized from May to November
The Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation (DSIC) and City of Schenectady are proud to present the ninth year of the popular Hometown Heroes Banner Program. This program recognizes active duty and veteran service members, both living and deceased. Each banner will honor a specific Schenectady service member and will include his or her name, branch of service, and photo. Banners will be displayed on light poles in Downtown Schenectady from mid-May until mid-November.
The program recognizes Hometown Heroes from throughout Schenectady County. To qualify, honorees must meet at least the following requirements:
- One or more of the following: A) A current County resident; B) Born and raised in Schenectady County; C) Graduated from one of Schenectady County’s five school districts.
- Serving on active duty in the United States Armed Forces or National Guard, OR a military veteran (living or deceased) who has served in the United States Armed Forces or National Guard and has been honorably discharged.
Banners may be sponsored by individuals or organizations at a cost of $300 per banner. If you would like to sponsor a banner but don’t know of a service member who meets the stated requirements, we can help you identify an eligible honoree. There are a limited number of locations; all sponsorships will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sponsorship Information & Form
Sponsorship commitments are due by Wednesday, February 8.