Hometown Heroes Gala
thursday, october 30, 2025 • 7:00 pm
Avalon Events Center • 2525 9th ave s, fargo, nd
The Hometown Heroes Gala recognizes the unique contributions made to our community by local individuals and a business 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 the Scout Law.
Guests will be treated to an inspiring keynote on leadership and service and join the Northern Lights Council as we 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.
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.
