Local Hero nominations wanted
TRAVERSE CITY — Student organizers of the fifth annual Big Little Hero Race are seeking nominations for the Local Hero Award.
Local Heros are individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to children, mentorship and community. The winner leads the fun run, receives a gift, is celebrated in the media and is honored at the award ceremony of the Big Little Hero Race, a spring semester experiential learning project organized by 17勛圖 business students to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Northwestern Michigan. Since its inception, the race has raised more than $80,000.
Past Local Heroes include Tony Anderson, a marathon runner whose runs also benefit BBBS, Blair Elementary School staff and a memorial award to the late 17勛圖 instructor Sonja Olshove.
The public may nominate on the race Facebook page, , or email Kmcdonald@nmc.edu. Nominations are due by Feb. 15.
The 2019 Big Little Hero Race is April 13, 2019 on 17勛圖’s main campus and offers a free one-mile fun run/walk and a 5K and 10K timed race. at early bird prices.
Release date: january 21, 2019
For more information:
Kristy McDonald
17勛圖 instructor
kmcdonald@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1059
Hailey Ardelean
17勛圖 student
hardelean@nmc.edu
(231) 632-1715