Naperville Resident Nominated for General Motors Hero Program

Submitted by Our Town, Our Heroes

Naperville resident Phil Carmody is one of four finalists selected for General Motors’ Our Town, Our Heroes program due to his service as a and work with Opportunity Knocks, an organization to advance educational, occupational and social opportunities for challenged adults. Beginning October 7, the public is encouraged to vote for their favorite hero at DrivingtheMidwest.com. The winner will be announced on October 14, 2011.

Carmody was nominated by his friend and co-worker John Halgren for the Our Town, Our Heroes program in a special round dedicated to firefighters, police officers, paramedics and other Illinois first responders. Halgren writes, “Beyond his service with the fire department, Phil has been instrumental in the development of Opportunity Knocks. He serves as the organization’s president and dedicates all his spare time to helping others.”

General Motors launched the Our Town, Our Heroes program to support and reward local heroes who are inspiring and empowering others in their communities. Every two weeks, the program will narrow down the nominations, and enable the public to choose the winner by voting for the featured finalists. The hero, and the person who nominated him or her, will receive a one-week loan of an all-new Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac vehicle and a full tank of gas.

“Heroes come in many forms, and Phil Carmody certainly embodies the selflessness and dedication that have made an impact in Naperville,” said Brian Goebel, General Motors North Central Region Communications Manager. “We know Carmody’s friends, family and neighbors would agree, and we’re thrilled to share his story with the rest of Illinois.”

To read Halgren’s description of why Carmody is an inspirational hometown hero, to vote for Carmody and to nominate your own local hero, visit DrivingtheMidwest.com