Hometown Heroes

Hometown Heroes
Qfm96 presents the Hometown Hero Award to an individual in our community who makes central Ohio someplace special. As part of their recognition, Hometown Heroes receive prizes from Qfm96 and our sponsors! Learn about our previous Hometown Heroes below who are doing wonderful things for our community.

Delaware – Mick Yinger

Mick Yinger retired from the Columbus Division of Police where he spent 21 years. After the line-of-duty deaths of two […]

Columbus – Sexton Towns

Sexton Towns is a 12-year, 2nd generation firefighter with the Columbus Fire Department. Sexton is the youngest Captain in Ohio […]

Westerville – Erin Focht

Erin Focht is a teacher at Westerville South and is consistently excellent in everything she does. Every single day Erin […]

Columbus – Jude Grant

After experiencing the loss of her daughter to suicide, Jude Grant wants others to know there is hope.  Jude is […]

Pickaway County: Sharon Link

Sharon Link is a true servant of the Westfall community. She works tirelessly as a high school special education teacher, collaborating […]

Columbus – Aury Fernandez

Aury Fernandez has done some outstanding work with “Help Your Neighbor Food Pantry.” Aury created a no contact system and […]

Dublin – Nicole Banks

Starfish Assignment was originally established after Nicole Banks and her son helped out a homeless Vietnam War Purple Heart recipient.  […]

Columbus – Mike Terlecky

Mike Terlecky, or as he is called “Mr. T”, has been the facilities manager of the Sullivant Gardens Community Center […]