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    Local Hero Recognition Program

    We have incredible people who live in Glen Eira, and this includes some heroes among us who have been nominated for their special acts of bravery.

    What is a Local Hero?                                                             

    A Local Hero is an individual who has performed a self-sacrificing act of courage and bravery that significantly impacts the local community or another person’s life.

    Glen Eira’s Local Hero Recognition Program commenced in 2023 to acknowledge and honour those Glen Eira residents who have acted selflessly to protect other people or the community from risk of danger or harm. These heroes demonstrate care for others, the importance of social connection and provide inspiration for the broader community.

    Local Hero 2024

    Our Local Hero Recognition program recognises individuals who display self-sacrificing acts of courage.

    These three 11-year-old boys displayed remarkable bravery and quick thinking in Carnegie on an afternoon in February 2023.

    They encountered a resident seeking help for his wife who had fallen at the back of their property. Demonstrating mature judgment, the boys acted quickly to help the injured woman including riding to a nearby house for assistance.

    Their actions were crucial in getting medical attention for the woman’s serious injuries. Their response prevented a potentially worse outcome, and we congratulate them.

    Who is eligible?

    To be eligible for a Local Hero nomination, the nominee must:

    • be a Glen Eira resident;
    • have performed an act of bravery in Glen Eira or elsewhere that has made a significant impact on the local community or a person(s) life due to their heroic behaviour; and
    • have given their permission to be nominated.

    What is the nomination process?

    Nominations are open all year round.

    1. Nominations are made using the SmartyGrants portal [https://gleneira.smartygrants.com.au/LocalHero24].
    2. Nominations are assessed to determine whether they meet the Local Hero criteria.  
    3. A Council Officer will contact both the nominator and nominee to confirm details.
    4. All eligible Local Hero nominees will be recognised with a letter from the Mayor.
    5. All eligible nominees will be invited to the annual Community Awards event and be presented with a certificate to recognise their heroic act.
    6. The Local Hero may be contacted by a Council Officer to arrange a possible interview for an article to appear in the Glen Eira News and other publications. 
    Nominate a Local Hero

    Conditions of entry

    • Nominations must be made online using the SmartyGrants portal.
    • The name of at least one witness/corroborator must be supplied.
    • Nomination information and material submitted will remain the property of Glen Eira City Council.
    • The decision of Glen Eira City Council in relation to the award will be based on sufficient substantiation of the information provided.

    For further information, email communityawards@gleneira.vic.gov.au or phone 9524 3333. 

    Privacy

    Glen Eira City Council is committed to protecting personal information in accordance with the principles of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. Personal information is collected by Council only for the purpose of Council's functions set out in the Local Government Act 2020. Specifically, personal information is collected to process nominations and to improve our services. The personal information will be used solely by Council for that primary purpose or directly related purposes. In certain circumstances, we may disclose information about you where permitted or authorised under the PDP Act or other applicable law. If you would like to know more about privacy at Council, including your right to seek access to your personal information, contact Council's privacy officer on 9524 3333. Council's Privacy Policy is available on Council's website.

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