Nominations Open for Arlington Heights Hearts of Gold
If you know of someone who lives or works in Arlington Heights and is worthy of a Heart of Gold Award, consider nominating them for the 16th annual “Arlington Heights Hearts of Gold” award program. Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, November 22.
Consider nominating a neighbor, business person, teacher, a group, young student or a volunteer - anyone who lives or works in our community and has positively impacted the lives of others through their work, volunteerism or kind deed. There are 11 Hearts of Gold Awards given out annually that recognize the "Unsung Heroes" of Arlington Heights.
A nomination form can be filled out online at www.vah.com - just look for the news story on the Home Page regarding Hearts of Gold. Included in the nomination information is a description of the award categories and a downloadable nomination form. When making your nominations, please include as much detail as possible.
The Hearts of Gold program, sponsored by the Village's Special Events Commission, recognizes people who live or work in the Village and whose contributions have positively affected the lives of others. Nominating someone for a Heart of Gold is a great way to show appreciation for all that someone has accomplished. This program celebrates people which are the cornerstone of what makes Arlington Heights a great place to live.
The Hearts of Gold Award categories include: Mentor, Beautification/Environmental, Best Neighbor, Educator, Young at Heart, Young Champion, Volunteer, Community Spirit, Pam Stocking Heart of Gold, Business Leadership, and Heroic.
The Hearts of Gold Awards will be presented February 8, 2014 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-Arlington Heights. The event is open to anyone who wishes to pay for a reservation. For more information on attending the event or receiving a nomination form, email nkluz@vah.com or call 847-368-5104.