Red Cross to honor humanitarian acts, service

The American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis is looking for nominees for their Hall of Fame Awards presented by Conseco.

The American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis Hall of Fame honors individuals and organizations that embody the core humanitarian values of the Red Cross; those who saw a need and responded with specific acts of courage or kindness, ongoing contributions that enhance the community, or a lifetime of service.

Eligibility Requirements – nominees must meet all of the following:

• Individual nominees must reside in or be employed within one of the 11 counties the Greater Indianapolis Red Cross serves: Boone, Clinton, Hancock, Hamilton, Hendricks, Henry, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Morgan and Shelby.
• Organizational nominees must have a branch or headquarters located within one of the 11 counties the Greater Indianapolis Red Cross serves: Boone, Clinton, Hancock, Hamilton, Hendricks, Henry, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Morgan and Shelby.
• The humanitarian act or service must have taken place in one of the above counties.
• The humanitarian act or service must have taken place between January 1 and December 31, 2009.

Submission deadline: January 22, 2010

For more information and a nomination form, visit www.indyredcross.org/halloffame