Heroes Among Us Program

The City of Miramar is proud to honor our local heroes through the Heroes Among Us Program. We invite veterans and active service members who live in the City of Miramar to apply for this special recognition.

We have 20 spaces available, and selections will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Each selected honoree will have their official portrait featured on a street pole banner.

Deadline to submit your application is July 17, 2025

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the program, applicants must:

• Be a current Miramar resident

• Be an active duty service member or honorably discharged veteran of the United States Armed Forces (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, National Guard–Active Reserves, Navy, Marines, or Space Force)

• Pass a background check

• Submit a high-resolution, official portrait in uniform (head, neck & shoulders), including:

  • Full name

  • Military title/rank

  • Branch of service

  • Years of service

Program Details

• Banners will be displayed around the 9/11 & Veterans Memorial  at Miramar Regional Park and at Veterans’ Park in Historic Miramar for approximately three months leading up to Veterans Day.

• In the event of storm preparations, banners may be taken down earlier than scheduled.

• After removal, banners will be available for pickup at the Parks and Recreation Department. Banners must be collected within two months of removal.

• Only ten (20) veterans are recognized each year. If all spaces are filled, a waiting list will be created.

Apply Today

Honor the service and sacrifice of a loved one or yourself by applying to be featured in this meaningful tribute.

Apply NOW!

Click here to view form.