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Get tickets for Peoria Hometown Hero luncheon today
Come and honor those who have given back to Peoria
Kevin Hurley/Special to Independent Newsmedia
Attendees watch the award ceremony for the 2023 Hometown Heroes Awards of Queen Creek Luncheon at the Queen Creek Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Tickets are now available for the Peoria Hometown Heroes luncheon, Feb. 20.
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What: Hometown Heroes luncheon
When: Feb. 20
Where: Rio Vista Community Center, 8866 W. Thunderbird Road
The deadline to purchase tickets to the third annual Peoria Hometown Heroes luncheon is nearing.
The Hometown Heroes Awards are a celebration of individuals who give back to the city, including Peoria businesses for their achievements and distinguished contributions to the community and beyond.
Former Councilmember Vicki Hunt will be honored for lifetime achievement.
Family, friends and dignitaries will attend the luncheon Feb. 20, and pay their respects to some of the hardest-working Heroes in the West Valley who have made Peoria a great place, many of whom have dedicated decades to the community and made it what it is today.
Independent Newsmedia President and CEO Charlene Bisson will open the event, and Peoria Councilmember Brad Shafer will speak.
Video interviews of the Heroes were produced by members of the city’s communications team and will be shown at the event.
Peoria Independent News Editor Philip Haldiman will present the awards to the 12 Heroes.
Lunch will be served by Dillon’s Kansas City BBQ.
“The well of amazing people in Peoria is deep, and this event is dedicated to them,” Haldiman said.
Peoria Councilmembers Michael Finn and Jon Edwards, as well as former Mayor Cathy Carlat and Theater Works Executive Director Chris Hamby will attend the event.
