Hometown Heroes

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. 

Any new submissions will be included in our next phase of submissions which will open in February and be due by March 15, 2024.

Township of Hanover Hometown Heroes Banner Program 

The Township of Hanover is proud to announce the launch of The Hometown Heroes Banner Program. This program is a living tribute meant to honor Hanover Township residents and former residents who have served or are currently serving in any branch of the military.

The banners will be double-sided, 24” x 48” vinyl, and displayed in proscribed periods for two years. Each banner will include a photo of the soldier in uniform, along with their name, branch, dates of service, conflict, rank, and any medals or accommodations. The name of the banner sponsor will be displayed at the bottom of the banner.

Banners will be displayed on light poles throughout the Municipal Complex biannually: Memorial Day through the Fourth of July and again during the month of November. Banners will be printed twice a year with separate submission phases.

Link for Submission Information

Link for Submission Form 

Link for Sample Banner

Mission

The Township of Hanover is proud to announce the launch of The Hometown Heroes Banner Program. This program is a living tribute meant to honor Hanover Township residents and former residents who have served or are currently serving in any branch of the military.

Requirements

• Service member must be a current or former Hanover Township resident.
• Service member must have served in one of the following branches: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard.
• Service members must be currently serving, honorably discharged, missing in action, or killed in the line of duty.

Banner Design

Banners will be double-sided, 24” x 48”, vinyl, and displayed for two years. Each banner will include a photo of the soldier in uniform, along with their name, branch, dates of service, conflict, rank, and any medals or accommodations. The name of the sponsor will also be displayed at the bottom. After two years, banners will be returned to the sponsor.

Installation Deadlines, Location, and Pricing

• Banners will be displayed on light poles throughout the Municipal Complex biannually; Memorial Day through the Fourth of July and during the month of November. Banners will be printed twice a year with separate submission phases. Our initial launch deadline is August 11, 2023.
• Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the limit for 2023 is reached. Any submissions beyond that will be included in our next phase of submissions which will open in February and be due by March 15, 2024. The location of the banners will be randomly selected.
• A fee of $100 is required for each submission. The fee includes the production of the banner, Photoshop photo restoration, installation, and removal.