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By Jennifer Warren, American Red Cross of Wisconsin
The American Red Cross of Wisconsin is now accepting nominations for the Red Cross 2027 Hero Awards, and we need your help identifying the remarkable individuals and organizations who make southeastern Wisconsin stronger through their courage, compassion, and service.
The Red Cross Hero Awards recognize people and organizations whose extraordinary actions have made a meaningful difference in their communities. Whether through lifesaving acts, volunteer service, support for military families, disaster response, youth leadership or other selfless contributions, these heroes inspire us all.
Honorees will be celebrated at Brave Hearts, the largest fundraising event benefiting the American Red Cross of Wisconsin.
Brave Hearts
April 7, 2027
Pfister Hotel, Milwaukee
Brave Hearts honors extraordinary heroes while raising critical support for Red Cross services across Wisconsin. Eligible nominees may reside in or have made a significant impact in any of the following southeastern Wisconsin counties: Dodge, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha.
The Red Cross 2027 Hero Awards will recognize individuals and organizations in the following categories:
- Blood Services Hero
- Community Impact Hero
- Disaster Relief Hero
- Emergency Response Hero
- Military Hero
- Red Cross Hero
- Youth & Young Adult Hero
Please consider sharing this opportunity with your employees, members, volunteers, community partners, and networks. Your organization may know someone whose actions deserve recognition and whose story could inspire others throughout Wisconsin.
The nomination deadline is November 20, 2026.
To learn more or submit a nomination, visit www.redcross.org/wisconsin. For additional information, please contact Beth Rieth at beth.rieth@redcross.org.
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