Summit Seeks ‘Hometown Heroes’ Applications For 2023

SUMMIT, NJ - Summit is once again seeking to decorate the city with banners depicting former and active military service members through its annual Hometown Heroes program.

Now in its sixth year, the annual program displays banners with the names, images and dates of service of active military and veterans on the streets in Summit from mid-May through mid-August.

The deadline for applications this year is March 31.

To qualify to take part in Hometown Heroes, an individual must be serving or have served in any one of the following branches of the United States Armed Forces: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines and Navy.

Members of the United States Merchant Marine and Women Air Force Service Pilots in World War II are also invited to apply.

The program is funded through private donations with no fee to participate. Information on application requirements and how to apply is available at cityofsummit.org/hometownheroes.

Donations to The Summit Foundation can also be mailed to Summit Hometown Heroes, P.O. Box 892, Summit, NJ 07902.

For more information, email summitnjheroes@gmail.com.