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Military Hero Giveaway
Vet, active-duty service member could receive free AC
BY SOUND OF FREEDOM STAFF
Forrest Anderson Plumbing and Air Conditioning is sponsoring its seventh annual Military Hero Air Conditioning Giveaway in an effort to honor men and women who bravely served or are currently serving in the U.S. military.
Forrest Anderson is a Glendale-based, family-owned business that has served the greater Phoenix metro area since 1961. Its 2022 Military Hero AC Giveaway will share the stories of local Maricopa County military heroes and award one veteran or active-duty service member with a free air conditioning system with installation.
“The Military Hero Giveaway is an incredible program,” says Olga Tucker, a U.S. Army veteran and winner of the 2021 Military Hero Giveaway.
“This summer has been the most comfortable one we’ve had in our home, and our electric bill actually went down. The system has been amazing. We are so grateful for Forrest Anderson Plumbing and AC.”
Anyone can nominate a military hero by filling out a short application on the Forrest Anderson website from Thursday, September 1, to Wednesday, September 28. From those nominations, a company panel will select up to five finalists and share their stories on Forrest Anderson’s website and Facebook page. Members of the public can then vote for their favorite from Friday, October 14, through Friday, October 28.
The giveaway is open to active-duty military, retired service members, and veterans who were discharged under general or honorable conditions, who own a home in Maricopa County.
“My grandfather served in World War II before he started this company, and this is a special way to honor his legacy and recognize the sacrifices veterans have made for our communities,” says Audrey Monell, president of Forrest Anderson.
“This is our seventh year running the Military Hero Giveaway, and it is still one of my favorite events of the year. It is so encouraging to see our communities rally behind the men and women who serve our country and remind them how appreciated they are.”
Monell also recognized industry partners, MORSCO HVAC/Bush Supply and Smiley Crane Service, whose generous contributions again this year made it possible to run the contest. Cameron Davis, president of Razor Thin Media, will also present a $500 gift card to the winner.
Since 2016, Forrest Anderson has worked with local partners to sponsor the Military Hero A/C Giveaway each year around Veterans Day because they see the health risks of living without air conditioning in Arizona.
The deadline to nominate a veteran is Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Part of the nomination is describing why the nominee should receive a free air conditioning unit, as well as including a photo of the person being nominated. A person may only be nominated one time. The application, official contest rules, eligibility criteria and further information can be found at Forrest Anderson’s website.
Five finalists will be announced Friday, October 14, and the public will be encouraged to vote for a winner daily through the company’s website through October 28. The winner will be announced by Veterans Day, Friday, November 11.
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