TAMPA BAY – The Lightning Foundation, charitable arm of the Tampa Bay Lightning, announced today that it is accepting nominations for its ‘Lightning Community Heroes’ program, an initiative designed to distribute a $10 million pledge by owner Jeff Vinik and his wife, Penny to deserving non-profit organizations throughout the Tampa Bay community. Today is the beginning of three nomination periods for the 2015-2016 season, during which local individuals can submit a nomination for a Community Hero to be honored with the award during the upcoming season. The first nomination deadline is on September 2 at 5 p.m. and the two additional nomination dates are Friday, November 13, and Friday, January 15 at 5 p.
Lightning Foundation set to continue Community Heroes program
