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Local service members to be recognized from June to November
(Schenectady, NY, March 22, 2018) – The Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation (DSIC) and City of Schenectady are partnering for a fourth year on the popular Hometown Heroes Banner Program. This banner program proudly recognizes active duty service members and military veterans (living or 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 along State Street and around City Hall from early June until mid-November.
A public nominations process is currently underway to identify eligible honorees for banners without specific honorees designated by the sponsoring company. Again this year, the program will recognize Hometown Heroes from throughout Schenectady County (not just from the City of Schenectady). To qualify, honorees must meet 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 (5) 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.
There is no cost to nominate a service member. Nomination Forms may be downloaded from the DSIC website and must be submitted to the DSIC by Friday, April 6, 2018. All qualified nominees will go into a lottery to be selected for a banner; those who are chosen will be notified no later than the week of April 9.
Hometown Heroes Banner sponsorships are also still available at $300 per banner. Click here to download an Information & Sponsorship Form.
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