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.

Licking County – Grant Wheaton

Grant Wheaton is an 11-year-old advocate and elected state champion for the Central Ohio Alzheimer’s Association. He has met with state […]

Columbus – Meagan Warren

Meagan Warren started the non-profit, Books for Bedtime, when she was 11 years old.  Meagan had hoped for 500 books […]

Reynoldsburg – April Oates

April Oates teaches college and career readiness at Hannah Ashton Middle School in Reynoldsburg. Her loving and caring manner readies 7th […]

Hilliard – Abigail Leasure

Abigail Leasure is a recent graduate from Hilliard Bradley and has been volunteering since she was five-years old. Every year […]

Columbus – Russel Aikman

Russell Aikman is a medically disabled United States Air Force Veteran and has spent over 21 years volunteering for the […]