Submit your hero: Minnesota’s electric cooperatives to honor local heroes

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to make your community a better place? Maybe they’ve poured their time and energy into helping a local nonprofit thrive, assisted those in need or spearheaded a community project that has made life better for everyone. Now is a time to celebrate their impact.

Minnesota’s electric cooperatives are proud to partner with Minnesota’s Touchstone Energy Coopertives in launching the Cooperative Heroes Award across the state. This award provides an opportunity for anyone served by an electric cooperative to nominate an individual who has made meaningful, positive impact in their community.

The Cooperative Heroes Award celebrates Minnesota’s cooperative values — integrity, innovation, reliability, accountability and commitment to community. Judges will carefully evaluate nominees for these qualities as they select three outstanding winners.

Each winner will receive funding to support a local nonprofit or cause of their choice: First place $1,000; two runners up will receive $500 each. Nominations are open from Oct. 1 through Nov. 15. For contest rules and to submit a short application visit: https://www.mrea.org/programs/touchstone-energy.

Together, let’s shine a light on the community heroes whose dedication has touched lives and inspired change.