HOMETOWN HERO BANNER PROGRAM

In order to allow for a coordinated and consistent program, the City has established the following guidelines for the Hometown Hero Banner Program.

To be eligible, an individual must be currently serving in the US Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard); OR a veteran who was honorably discharged or gave their life in service. The individual must also be, or have been, a permanent resident of Temple during some point or have a close family member (spouse, parent, grandparent, child, or sibling) currently living in Temple.

Applications will be reviewed on a first-come first-serve basis by the city’s Communications & Marketing Department. The program is accepting 40 banner applications. Banners featuring the faces of Temple’s military Hometown Heroes will be displayed on light poles in Downtown Temple at the Santa Fe Plaza and along the Santa Fe Market Trail. Placement is subject to the number of applications received.  

Applications will be accepted from on or around (July 15 – September 5). In order for an application to be considered complete and fully processed, all supporting documentation must be received and verified by the City, including payment, by the last day (September 5) that applications are accepted. Payment should be made once all other items that are required are received and approved. Payment must be received by the last day applications are submitted. Proof of eligibility will be required before an application is considered complete. Applicants must submit:

1. A Screenshot/copy of utility bill or driver’s license/ID
2. An official military headshot of the person to be honored (minimum 8x10 or 300 dpi digital photo)
   1. If a high-resolution photo is not available, please bring the hard copy photo to City Hall Reception Desk (2 North Main St. Temple, TX). Digital photos in JPEG, PNG, or TIF may be emailed to marketing@templetx.gov. Any original photos or flash drives will be returned to the applicant once banners are complete. Applications will not be processed if there is not a high-resolution photo available.
3. A Verification of military status (DD214). If still serving, visit the Department of Defense website (https://scra.dmdc.osd.mil/scra/#/home) and submit a copy of the verification page with your application.

• Hometown Hero banners are funded by program fees.
• All payments will be made payable to the City of Temple. The program fee covers banner cost and program maintenance costs.
• Applications may be submitted by individuals or organizations. The applicant will receive a receipt once payment is complete.

• Cash- Payments can be dropped off at City Hall to the City Secretary's Office (2 N Main St.) during regular business hours: M-F, 8a-5p
• Credit Card- Payment can be taken over the phone by calling 254-298-5700 (press option 1 - City Secretary Office) or processed at City Hall (2 N. Main St.) to the City Secretary's Office during regular business hours: M-F, 8a-5p
• Checks- Payment can be dropped off or mailed to Temple City Hall (2 N. Main St. Temple, Texas, 76501) to the City Secretary's Office. 

• A proof of all banners will be sent to applicant for approval prior to printing at the email address provided on the application.
• The information provided on the banner will include the hero’s name, rank, branch of service, and years served (if a veteran).
• The banner program, including installation, is at the sole discretion of the City and is based on the availability of City staff, resources, and staff scheduling for installation and removal.
• At the end of the banner display period, City staff will contact the applicant to collect the banner; all unclaimed banners within 60 days of notification will be recycled.
• Banners will be installed on or around November 1 and left up until on or around November 30 for the Hometown Hero Banner Program.
• Banners will be placed by City staff along the specified route. Banner placement is not selected by the applicant.

• The City of Temple is not responsible for replacing banners; this includes banners that are stolen, damaged, or destroyed due to age, vandalism, or any acts of nature including high winds.
• Any loss or damage to an installed banner will be handled at the discretion of the City.
• The City may choose to not install a banner if the requirements of this banner program are not met.
• The City of Temple reserves the irrevocable right to use the photograph/image/likeness in all forms and manner, and edit, use, reproduce, exhibit and distribute this photograph in whole or in part, in any manner and media now known or hereinafter invented, including, but not limited to, print, publications, the City website, banners, and social media, in perpetuity throughout the world, in support of and/or to promote the City of Temple programs, services and mission, and for archival purposes.

If you have questions regarding the Hometown Hero Banner Program, please email marketing@templetx.gov or call 254-298-5605.