Hometown Heroes & Leaders Breakfast
thursday, october 29, 2026 • 8:00 am
Sanctuary Events Center • 670 4th ave n, fargo, nd
The Hometown Heroes & Leaders Breakfast recognizes the unique contributions made to our community by local individuals and businesses who, through their volunteerism and servant leadership, help create a strong and vibrant community and, by example, uphold the values and ideals set forth in the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
Guests will enjoy a breakfast program featuring a panel of local leaders who will share their perspectives and experiences on leadership, service, and making a meaningful impact in our community. The Northern Lights Council will also recognize an outstanding citizen or couple with the Distinguished Citizen Award, a local business with the Corporate Community Service Award, and several local heroes with the SSG Andrew P. Nelson Award for Outstanding Leadership and Service.
OUR HONOREES
TONY GRINDBERG
2026 Distinguished Citizen Award
DACOTAH PAPER CO.
2026 Corporate Community Service Award
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
EAGLE SPONSOR ($5,000)
LIFE SPONSOR ($2,500)
STAR SPONSOR ($1,250)
SCOUT SPONSOR ($600)
- Full-page color ad in the event program (provided by sponsor)
- 1 VIP Table (preferred placement) for 8 guests
- Corporate Logo Sponsor Table Sign
- Council President’s Circle Recognition
- Half-page color ad in the event program (provided by sponsor)
- 1 VIP Table (preferred placement) for 8 guests
- Corporate Logo Sponsor Table Sign
- 1/4-page color ad in the event program (provided by sponsor)
- 1 Table for 8 guests
- Corporate Logo Sponsor Table Sign
- 1/8-page color ad in the event program (provided by sponsor)
About the SSG Andrew Nelson Award for Outstanding Leadership and Service
SSG Andrew Nelson was an Eagle Scout from Troop 644 in Moorhead. He was a remarkable young man who exemplified the Scout Oath and the Scout Law and dedicated his life to serving others. Unfortunately, Andrew died August 29, 2007 in Iraq while serving his fourth Tour of Duty with the 82nd Airborne Division. SSG Andrew Nelson lived his life unselfishly in service to others. We wish to honor his memory and recognize others in our community who exhibit the same kind of servant leadership as they work daily to make our community better.
Please take a moment and nominate a member of your organization that you think would be a good candidate to be considered for this recognition. They do not have to be a member of your leadership team nor do they need to be affiliated with Scouting.
QUALIFICATIONS
1) Be a great employee
2) A member or veteran of the armed forces, law enforcement, firefighter, or first responder
3) Someone who volunteers in the community
If selected, we will recognize them at the Hometown Heroes Gala.
