Recognize a Hometown Hero

WWVV Hometown Heroes – Who are you recognizing?
Whitewater Valley Voice wants to recognize the people, businesses, organizations, and groups who make our communities better. A Hometown Hero doesn’t have to do something extraordinary. Sometimes it’s the everyday acts of kindness, generosity, service, and community spirit that deserve to be noticed. Use this form to recognize someone who has made a positive difference in your community. Submitted recognitions are reviewed by WWVV before publication. Because good news deserves to be told, too.
Who are you recognizing?
Name of the person, business, organization, group, or other Hometown Hero you would like WWVV to recognize.
Enter the community most closely connected to this Hometown Hero or the recognition.
Enter the county most closely connected to this Hometown Hero or the recognition
Tell us what makes this person, business, organization, or group deserving of recognition.
Share the story in your own words. Don’t worry about making it sound like a news story — just tell us what happened, what they did, and how it helped or impacted someone else or the community.
An exact date isn’t required — an approximate date or time frame is perfectly fine.
Share any additional details, background, or personal touches that help others understand why this Hometown Hero is special.
If applicable, share a website, Facebook page, or other social media link connected to the person, business, organization, or group being recognized.

About You

Your Name
Please enter your name so WWVV knows who submitted the recognition.
Please provide a valid email address in case WWVV needs to follow up about this recognition. Your email will not be published.
Provide a phone number if you’re comfortable with WWVV contacting you with questions about this recognition. Your phone number will not be published.
What is your connection to the Hometown Hero?
Let us know how you know the person, business, organization, or group you’re recognizing.
May WWVV contact you if additional information is needed?
May WWVV identify you publicly as the person who submitted this recognition?
WWVV may reach out if we need clarification or additional details before publishing the recognition.
Publication permission
If you choose “No,” WWVV will keep your name private when publishing the Hometown Heroes acknowledgment.
Photo permission
Submission does not guarantee publication. WWVV may contact the submitter or person being recognized if additional information or verification is needed.
Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload
Photos are encouraged but not required. Please upload up to 4 photos that help tell the story. Photos may be published by WWVV as part of the Hometown Heroes acknowledgment. Please do not upload photos you do not have permission to share.