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Nominations Open March 9 – 27<\/p>\n<\/div>

Nominate a Community Champion<\/p><\/div>

We are looking for Community Champions to celebrate this summer! Do you know someone who has a servant heart? Who goes above and beyond for their community? We want to hear about them!<\/p>\n

Community Champions are anyone from first responders, to volunteers, to mentors, advocates, or positive role models. Fill out the form below to tell us about your Community Champion.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Ten Finalists<\/p>\n<\/div>

What do finalists receive?<\/p><\/div>

Ten finalists will be featured in Bismarck Magazine’s May issue with an article and photo. Readers can vote for the top 6 Community Heroes on this page starting May 1.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Vote May 1 – 15<\/p>\n<\/div>

Six SCHEELS Hidden Hometown Heroes To Be Selected<\/p><\/div>

The top six vote receivers will receive a prize package courtesy of SCHEELS. Each winner will be honored at a Larks game this summer with complimentary tickets, a signed bat, their story shared by the PA Announcer, and more. The Larks and the visiting team will line up on the field to shake hands and high-five the honoree.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Nominations are Closed. Pick up the latest issue of Bismarck Magazine starting May 1 to meet our finalists and vote.<\/h3><\/div>
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