Each year, Red Cross chapters in the Pacific Islands Region present awards to local heroes. These individuals have saved lives, made a positive difference in their communities in the areas of emergency response, disaster preparedness and prevention, fundraising, operations, assisting military service members, veterans and their families, or exemplified the Red Cross mission in some way.

A committee of volunteers representing all lines of service will rank the nominees based on the degree to which their actions uphold the values of the American Red Cross and leave a lasting and positive impact on the residents of the Pacific Islands Region. Award decisions are based on the information provided by the nominator, so please be detailed and include as much supporting material as possible.
 

About the Volunteer of the Year Award

Only one volunteer can be awarded the Volunteer of the Year award per island/territory. This is the illustrious volunteer who has fulfilled the Red Cross mission in their respective community where they reside.

Past Volunteers of the Year cannot receive the award again.
 

About Mission Heroes

There is no limit to the number of Mission Heroes a territory/island can have.

Past Mission Heroes cannot receive the award again.

If you are not sure what category your nominee belongs to, you may choose Volunteer of the Year. All Volunteer of the Year nominees may be considered for the Red Cross Mission Hero as well.
 

Other Criteria
 

• The nominee must have been a volunteer for at least 6 months, but preferably at least 1 year or more.
• Nominations will be based on the volunteer's service in Fiscal Year 2025 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
• Disaster Cycle Services volunteers should have an active Group Activity Position (GAP).
• Selected award recipients must be able to attend the recognition event in March 2026.
• The selection committee may also consider the nominee's years of service, lifetime volunteer hours.
• Heroes must be willing to participate in video interviews and photographs for media and promotional reasons.
• Heroes are required to submit 15 pictures pertaining to their volunteer service.

Heroes come in many shapes and sizes. In the past we have honored individuals, teams, companies, adults, children and even animals! We appreciate creative nominations!