Hometown Heroes Contest: Win $40,000 Cash + NYC Holiday Trip!

Every community has individuals whose dedication, compassion, and hard work make a lasting difference. The Hometown Heroes Contest was created to celebrate these remarkable union members by giving their stories the recognition they deserve. Participants can nominate a deserving hero and share how their actions help strengthen families, workplaces, and communities for a chance to win life-changing rewards.

At the heart of the contest is an extraordinary Grand Prize designed to create both financial opportunity and unforgettable memories. One winning hero will receive $40,000 in cash along with an exciting holiday trip for two to New York City. The travel package includes airfare, hotel accommodations, local transportation, and special holiday entertainment, creating a once-in-a-lifetime experience in one of the world's most iconic destinations.

The excitement extends well beyond the top prize. Additional winners will have the opportunity to earn significant cash awards, including prizes worth up to $20,000, along with several other cash rewards distributed among multiple winners. This broad prize structure gives more participants the chance to benefit from the contest while celebrating the inspiring stories that help power communities forward.

With dozens of winners and a generous prize pool, the Hometown Heroes Contest offers far more opportunities than a typical sweepstakes. It's a unique chance to recognize everyday heroes while competing for rewards that can make a meaningful difference in the lives of winners and their families.

Limit: One entry is allowed per entrant. The minimum age limit to enter the giveaway is 18.

How to Participate in Hometown Heroes Contest:

During the Submission Period, entrants may participate by visiting the Sponsor’s contest website at www.unionplus.org/laborday. At the website, participants must complete a registration form that includes personal details for both the entrant and their nominee, such as full name, mailing address, phone number, email address, and union-related information (including union relationship, acronym, and local).

In addition to the registration form, entrants must submit either a written response (300–600 words) or a video response (up to 5 minutes). The submission must address the contest theme by explaining how the nominee is going above and beyond at home, at work, and in their community. By completing both the form and the required submission, the entrant will receive one contest entry.

All entries must be submitted in English. In the case of duplicate identical written or video submissions, only the first submission received will be considered valid.

Hometown Heroes Contest Winner Determination:

During the judging period, entries will be reviewed by a judge or panel appointed by the Sponsor. Submissions will be evaluated based on

• 70% content quality
• 30% creativity

A total of 44 potential winners will be selected (including 1 Grand Prize, 1 First Prize, 2 Second Prizes, and 40 Third Prizes) based on their scores and rankings. Winners will be notified by phone and/or email.

Hometown Heroes Contest Prizes:

One Grand Prize winner will win $40,000 cash + NYC holiday trip for two.

Trip includes:

• Travel Certificate (ARV: $6,000) for a 4-day/3-night “December in New York” experience for two
• Roundtrip coach airfare for two
• Three nights’ hotel accommodations (double occupancy)
• Ground transportation between airport and hotel in New York City
• Two premium tickets to the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball

(ARV: $46000)

One First Prize winner will win $20,000 cash.

Two Second Prize winners will receive $10,000 each

Forty Third Prize winners will receive $1,986 each