Educator’s Credit Union has partnered with WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi to recognize heroes across Wisconsin. First responders are a critical part of local communities. Police officers, fire fighters, healthcare providers and countless others help every day to protect our families and be the first on the scene in the event of critical accidents and unfortunate events.
Throughout April and May, WTMJ and Educator’s Credit Union are teaming up together to honor those first responders. If you know of a first responder that deserves recognition for their duties, please fill out the form below starting Monday, April 24, 2023 and let Steve know why. All nominations are due by 5:00pm CT on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Five honorees will be selected by Steve and his team by Friday, May 19, 2023 and featured on air during HERO week: May 22-26, 2023. Steve will share their heroic stories on air at Newsradio 620 WTMJ and online.
Thanks in advance for all the nominations and thanks to every first responder in our communities for doing what you do. You are very appreciated.
For official contest rules, click here.
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