We're Celebrating 5 Local Heroes

Who's Your Unsung Hero?
Our community is filled with amazing people who go out of their way to make life better.

Celebrate Selfless Leaders and Helping Hands

Our frontline workers are there for us when it really matters. Each day, thousands of workers perform their duties serving our community, keeping businesses running and our experiences positive.

They've been there for us when it's mattered most - now it’s time to recognize these Unsung Heroes!

That's why with your help we gave away 5 pairs of VIP weekend passes to Under the Big Sky Music & Arts Festival

Unsung Heroes Could Be:

  • Administrative/Office Worker: Receptionist, Front Office, Data Entry
  • Childcare: Teacher, Daycare Provider, School Staff
  • Cleaning/Housekeeping/Groundwork: Custodian, Housekeeper, Maintenance
  • Food Service: Server, Dishwasher, Host, Busser, Cook
  • Government: Customer Service, Support Staff
  • Health Care: Nurse, Nurses Aid, Lab Support, Administrative Support
  • Hospitality: Desk Clerk, Housekeeping 
  • Nonprofit: Support Staff, Volunteers 
  • Retail: Cashier, Grocery Clerk, Stocker, Customer Service
  • Skilled Labor: Construction, Manufacturing, Home Services, Agriculture
  • Transportation: Bus, Taxi

Kelly King

Kelly King is a true hero, volunteering countless hours to Toys for Tots, Land to Hand, and other local non-profits since she was a kid. She has dedicated her life to serving the Flathead community’s children, doing what she can to put a smile on everyone’s faces.

 

Joel Banham

Joel Banham has been committed to his small community in Plains for almost 40 years. He’s served as hospital chaplain, firefighter, EMT, and most recently, the mayor.

Amy Weimer

Amy Weimer has been the social worker at Willard Alternative High school for a year, and her impact was immediately felt. From packing food bags, to spending time in court fighting for the kids in the school, Amy helps and goes to bat for over 160 at-risk students.

Maddie Porter

Maddie Porter is a Rails to Trails board member in Kalispell. They are working to connect Kalispell and the greater Flathead area so everyone has access to the great outdoors here. One of their projects is an effort to connect Flathead Lake to Lake McDonald through these trails.

Joe & Wendi Arnold

Joe and Wendi Arnold are Polson locals who connect with their community and tourists through their solar-powered cheese creamery. They started the company in 2002 and to this day they have no regrets.

 

Have an unsung hero in your life you think deserves to be celebrated?
 

Nominations Closed

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