NOTE: Banner applications must be submitted by June 4, 2026 to be hung by July 4, 2026. Forms submitted after June 4, 2026 will be hung in January 2027.
The Hometown Heroes program was created with the specific mission of honoring residents of Cheverly who have served in one of the branches of the United States Armed Forces under the Department of Defense, including the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Space Force. Residents are invited to apply for recognition of their family member(s) who qualify for the Hometown Heroes program. Submitted applications are reviewed by the Hometown Heroes Committee, who verify military service, ensuring each nomination meets program criteria. Qualified nominations are formally recommended to the Town Council for final approval. A non-refundable $250 fee applies to each banner. The banners will be displayed on poles around Legion Park and along Cheverly Avenue. The banners are 30 inches wide by 82 inches high and are made of heavy-duty 18-ounce vinyl designed for outdoor durability. Each banner includes an image of the Hometown Hero, their name, and the official seal for their branch of service. Submissions are accepted all year long. Banners are hung in July and January of each year. The banner will remain displayed for 1 year. After the display period ends, Hometown Heroes Banners will be returned to the individual who submitted the banner application. The display period of the banner can be extended for an additional year for a fee of $75.
Submission of a Hometown Heroes banner must include a high-quality image. This image is required to be a front-facing portrait, preferably in service uniform (example: boot camp picture). If you do not have a digital copy, please bring the image to Cheverly Town Hall during business hours. Town Staff will make a copy to maintain image quality as much as possible. Please note: your submission will not be processed without an image. Recognize that any image you submit will be enlarged to 31in by 26in.
Residents, homeowners, and family members of Cheverly residents who have served in one of the branches of the United States Armed Forces under the Department of Defense, including the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Space Force, are eligible to submit an application.