NOMINATE A HERO
Who's Your Autism Hero?
Nominate the Autism Hero in your life. Autism Speaks will recognize local autism heroes at the Second Annual Autism Speaks Heroes Ball Friday, November 13, 2009. An Autism Hero could be a teacher, parent, volunteer-any adult who goes above and beyond to bring attention to the mission on a daily basis. Tell us why that special someone in your life deserves to be recognized as Your Autism Hero. What extraordinary efforts have they made to help promote awareness, find a cure, raise funds, or simply to inspire families and individuals affected by autism?
How to Nominate Your Autism Hero
- Email photo and a short essay (200 words max.) on Your Autism Hero to autismspeaks@legacymp.com
- Entries must be received by noon on Wednesday, October 28
- Finalists will be posted on this website
- Winner will be chosen through voting
- Winner will be announced at the Autism Speaks Heroes Ball
- Winner will receive recognition at the 2010 Chicago Walk Now for Autism
All Entries Must Contain the Following:
One (1) photo of nominee and (200 words max.) essay describing what makes your nominee an Autism Hero (essays exceeding 200 words will not be considered) Full name, date of birth, home address, daytime phone number, evening phone number and email address for both person submitting the entry and person being nominated.
- Winner agrees to allow usage of their photo/likeness by Legacy Marketing Partners and Autism Speaks
- All nominees and those submitting nominations must sign and return Photo Release in order to enter
- Nominees must currently live in the greater Chicagoland area (includes all Chicago and NW Indiana)
Joel Kogen,
2008 Autism Hero of the Year
