HOMETOWN HERO TRIBUTE BANNERS
The City of Perth Amboy will honor local, active duty service members and veterans with beautiful light pole banners to be proudly displayed in our business districts.
APPLICATIONS OPEN!
SUBMISSIONS MUST RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 25, 2023
Please note that new Hometown Hero applications are subject to a review period to confirm eligibility and final approval.
Installation of approved banners is expected for Memorial Day 2024.
MISSION
To honor and recognize local, active duty service members and veterans of our United States Armed Forces throughout the City of Perth Amboy's business district.
REQUIREMENTS
In order to be considered for a banner, the nominee must
- Active Service Members and Veterans must have lived in Perth Amboy at time of enlistment
BANNER PHOTOGRAPH
Submit your photograph with the application online.
• Upload a high resolution photo in military uniform with a flag or solid background.
• File should be a JPEG or PNG and be at least 150 DPI.
• If you are not in possession of a photo due to the applicant’s passing or other inevitable circumstances, please proceed with your submission and we will contact you.
BANNER DESIGN & LOCATION
Banners will be 24'X48', double sided, full color on vinyl material and will include the service individual's name, branch of service and photograph. Banners will be displayed on light poles in our business districts including, Smith Street, State Street, New Brunswick Avenue, Amboy Avenue, and Hall Avenue. Banner locations will be selected randomly, locations cannot be requested.
APPLICATION
Submit a full application with photo and proof of address at
www.cognitoforms.com/CityOfPerthAmboyOECD/HometownHeroApplication
• No cost to the applicant, the program is fully funded by Neighborhood Preservation Program, the Urban Enterprise Zone and the Business Improvement District
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Email: [email protected]
Call: (732) 826-0290 ext.4051
APPLY HERE