It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s…your student, next door neighbor, coach, friend, or anyone else in your life who goes above and beyond the call of duty to contribute to the well-being of our town.

M.A.D.E. in Madison knows that our community is full of ordinary people doing extraordinary things and we want to celebrate them! Tell us about a local hero you know and why they deserve to be one of our monthly honorees.

How do you spot a local hero? They are humble, hardworking, brave, focused, and courageous. Perhaps they lend a hand to their neighbor even during tough times of their own. Maybe they preserved through a personal challenge or spearheaded an effort at school or in the community. Above all, they use their voice and talents to make Madison a healthier community.

If you would like to nominate a hero, send an email to M.A.D.E.’s coordinator Catherine Barden at bardenc@madisonct.org with your name, the name of the person you’re nominating, and a short description of what makes him or her a hero. All nominees will be featured on M.A.D.E.’s website (madeinmadison.org) and monthly winners will receive a special hero-worthy prize. M.A.D.E. is accepting nominations throughout the 2015-2016 school year!

This initiative is sponsored by M.A.D.E. in Madison. M.A.D.E. is a diverse coalition of community members striving to promote positive youth development. Our focus is to foster a community that values its youth and promotes healthy decisions. We invite all members of the community to join us in actively building and enhancing relationships, experiences, values and attitudes that young people need for future success and good health. Visit the Pitch In page on our website to find out how you can become more involved!