The Hometown Hero Banner program is a collaborative effort between the City of Hamilton, the Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, the Hamilton Community Foundation, and the Hamilton Veterans Hall of Fame.

From November 11, 2026 until January 29, 2027, you can submit applications to purchase a banner that will feature a picture of the person who served (or is serving), their rank and branch of the military.

To qualify for a future banner, honorees must meet the following requirements:

• Honoree must be on active duty, honorably discharged or have died in the line of duty while a member of the United States Armed Forces.

• Honoree must be a resident or former resident of the City of Hamilton.

• Submission of the Hometown Hero Banner Program application required documentation and payment of fee by applicant or sponsor.

The cost per banner this year will be $200.00, which covers artwork design, banner production, and an expected banner life cycle of three years.

Available space is determined on a first-come, first-served basis among qualified applicants. If the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of banner spaces, they will be placed on a waiting list for display in the following year or a future date.

The banners will hang from Memorial Day to Veterans Day throughout Hamilton.

You can find the application here.