Hometown Heroes

Hometown Heroes Banner Program

The City of Lincoln is proud to introduce the Hometown Heroes Banner Program, giving the community an opportunity to honor Lincoln residents and their immediate family members who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces.

These vibrant commemorative banners will be proudly displayed on City-owned streetlight poles on Lincoln Boulevard and McBean Park Drive celebrating our heroes, fostering community pride and creating a welcoming atmosphere for residents and visitors alike.

Eligibility

Honorees must have lived in the City of Lincoln, currently live in City of Lincoln and served (or currently serve) in one of the U.S. Armed Forces branches- Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard- and may be active duty, honorably discharged, retired, or deceased.

Required Documentation

Applicants must provide:

• Proof of residency or past residency (i.e. a copy of utility bill or driver’s license), or high school transcript.
• Verification of  military service (i.e. copy of military orders, military ID, DD214, or death certificate).
• Honorable discharge or retirement papers with SSN redacted.
• High-Resolution digital image (minimum 300 dpi) in jpeg format or 5 x 7 photograph of honoree in official uniform (with no objects). Original photos will be returned.

Proof of eligibility will be required before an application is considered complete. All documentation must be received and verified before application will be considered complete.

Banner Locations

The City has designated 28 light poles on Lincoln Boulevard and McBean Park Drive for this program.

Spaces are assigned on a first come first served basis to qualified applicants

If applications exceed available spaces, a waiting list will be created for the following year. Banner placement locations will be determined solely by the City.

Display Period

• Banners will be displayed for a maximum of 12 months, or until the banner starts to show deterioration.
• At the end of the display period, banners will be offered to families/applicants. Any unclaimed banners within 30 days will become City property and may be disposed of.
• At the end of 12 months, if space allows, the family/applicant can request to have their banner remain up for an additional fee.

Banner Style

The specifications and design of the banner are at the sole discretion of the City and can be modified at any time. Banners are:

• Commercial grade vinyl, double-sided
• 30” x 60”
• Two fiberglass mounting brackets for each banner

Sponsorship and Cost

• Banners may be sponsored by individuals or organizations.
• The cost of each banner is $218.00 and is subject to change based on City costs.
•  Applications are accepted year-round.
• Installation and removal are scheduled at the City’s discretion, based on staff resources and availability
• In order for an application to be considered complete, all supporting documentation must be received and verified by the City.
• Full payment and all required documents must be received before installation is scheduled.
• Applicants will be notified by City staff once an installation date has been determined. 

Waiver and Limitations

• The City of Lincoln is not responsible for replacing banners that are stolen, damaged or destroyed due to age, vandalism, or acts of nature including high winds.
• If a banner is damaged, the applicant has 15 days to provide payment for replacement.  Failure to do so will result in waiver of the application
• Any loss or damage to an installed banner will be handled at the discretion of the City.
• The City reserves the right to withhold installation if program requirements are not met.

Application and Payment Procedure

Applications are available on the City’s website or by contacting hometownheroes@lincolnca.gov to request a mailed copy.

Payment may be made by check, payable to:

City of Lincoln

600 Sixth Street

Lincoln, CA 95648

For more information about the Hometown Heroes Banner Program:

Email: hometownheroes@lincolnca.gov

City of Lincoln
600 6th Street
Lincoln, CA 95648

Phone: 916-434-2450