(10 Categories)

1.)  Good Samaritan Youth (1 boy; 1 girl)

       A youth, boy or girl, who displays the characteristics of a Real Hero.

2.)  Good Samaritan Adult  (1 man; 1 woman)

       An adult, man or woman, who displays the characteristics of a Real Hero.

3.)  Military Hero

       A member of the armed forces (active, retired, commissioned or

       non-commissioned) who displays the characteristics of a Real Hero.

4.)  Educator Hero

       An educator (man or woman)who displays the characteristics of a Real Hero.

5.)  Medical Hero

      A medical professional or organization who displays the characteristics of a 

      Real Hero.

6.)  Law Enforcement Hero

      A law enforcement officer, 911 dispatcher, or someone who is involved in the 

      law enforcement profession who displays the characteristics of a Real Hero.

7.)  Fire Rescue Hero

      A person associated with the fire department or involved in a fire rescue who

      displays the characteristics of a Real Hero.

8.)  Animal Hero

       An animal that has affected the human spirit and displays the characteristics of a

       Real Hero.

Selection Criteria

1.)  Did the Heroic act occur withing the last two years?

2.)  Did the nominee risk health or safety in performance of the heroic act?

3.)  Did the candidate show kindness or demonstrate unselfish leadership or character

       in performance of the heroic act?

4.)  Did the candidate maintain composure or display leadership characteristics in

      performing the heroic act?

5.)  Is the hero's story compelling and motivating?

How to Nominate a Real Hero

1.)  Fill out the Real Hero Nomination form.

      (one form for each person/category)

2.  Return the form to the address below before January 30, 2009

     Three Rivers Red Cross

      Heroes Breakfast Committee

      2125 East Onstott Road

      P.O. Box 142

      Yuba City,  CA  95992

                   OR

Email the completed form to  marthagriese@sbcglobal.net

      nominated)