Local nomination campaign awards residents who give back to their community

Alliance Communications is recognizing and awarding area residents for the ways they give back to their communities.

The Brandon-based communications cooperative launched its “Good Deeds” campaign in July. The campaign asks individuals within Alliance’s service area to share how they give back to their community for a chance to be awarded for their good deeds. Throughout the year, three finalists will receive $500 to donate to a local, school, or non-profit organization they love.

“”Our job is to connect to communities,” said Ross Petrick, Alliance general manager and CEO. “Our customers share our love of giving back, and we saw an opportunity to celebrate and support those efforts.”

Brandon Lutheran Quilt Group member Diane Rollag, Hudson Fire & Ambulance volunteers, Gene and Jess Just, and Alcester-Hudson superintendent Tim Rhead were the first Alliance customers to be selected and awarded from a list of nominations made by their fellow Alliance customers. Each of them will appear in Alliance’s advertising campaign throughout the year.

“There are many people who do great things in our school and communities that go unrecognized. It is very special to know that people are watching and appreciate the things you are doing,” said Rhead, who was nominated for giving back to the school district by mowing and watering the schoolyard, driving bus, and making everyone feel welcome.

Rhead’s $500 award will support the Hudson Playground Fundraiser.

Individuals in Alliance’s service area can submit a “Good Deeds” nomination at alliancecom.net/community, now until Dec. 14, 2023. Finalists will be announced and awarded throughout the entry period.