In every community, there are remarkable individuals whose dedication and selflessness keep the heartbeat of our towns and cities across Massachusetts strong. Wellpoint’s Hometown Heroes campaign is a heartfelt tribute to the public service employees who, day in and day out, go above and beyond to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of their communities. From the Commonwealth’s dedicated firefighters, police officers and first responders, to the compassionate educators and hard-working transportation teams, these heroes demonstrate unwavering commitment and resilience to serving the greater good.
Join us as we celebrate their invaluable contributions, shining a light on the everyday acts of bravery and kindness that shape our Commonwealth for the better. Nominate someone below who makes a different in your community, and they could score a pair of home game tickets and be recognized all season long.
Wellpoint – Your Whole Health Is Our Whole Point.
This week we are proud to recognize
Officer Nestor Santos from the Springfield Police Department
A member of the Springfield Police Department for 8 years, Officer Nestor Santos is a true hometown hero. While bravely responding to a crime in June of last year, Officer Santos was shot in the face and leg in the line of duty, losing vision in his eye– yet his courage and dedication to protecting his community has never waivered. His sacrifice and resilience serve as a powerful reminder of the risks law enforcement officers take every day to keep us safe. A recipient of the “Medal of Valor”, which is the department’s highest honor, Santos’ strength in the face of adversity makes him a symbol of heroism and inspiration for all.
Contest Rules
WELLPOINT HOMETOWN HEROES CONTEST OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES
These rules apply to the Wellpoint Hometown Heroes Contest (“Contest”) conducted by Beasley Media Group, LLC d/b/a WBZ-FM (“Station”). In addition, the General Contest Rules posted at www.985thesportshub.com apply to this Contest. If there is a conflict between the General Contest Rules and the Rules for this Contest, the Rules for this Contest shall control.
1. HOW TO ENTER
a. The Contest will begin on Friday, February 28th, 2025 and end on Sunday, March 30th, 2025.
b. To enter online, visit www.985thesportshub.com and follow the links and instructions to enter the Contest and complete and submit the online entry form beginning on Friday, February 28th, 2025 at 9:00A.M. Eastern Time (“ET”) and ending on Sunday, March 30th, 2025 at 11:59P.M. ET (“Online Entry Period”). Online entrants are subject to all notices posted online including but not limited to the Station's Privacy Policy. Limit one (1) entry per eligible person during the Online Entry Period regardless if entrant has more than one email address. Multiple entrants are not permitted to share the same email address. Entries submitted may not be acknowledged or returned. Proof of submission of an entry shall not be deemed proof of receipt by the Contest administrator.
c. Entrants will be required to nominate an active state or municipal employee in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (the “Nominee”), and describe why/what the Nominee does that goes above and beyond in an essay of two hundred (200) words or less (“Essay”). Entrants must fill in all required fields, including name, email, phone number and date of birth in the online entry form. Obscene, provocative, or otherwise objectionable content will not be considered, and such determination is solely at the discretion of the Station.
d. Each Essay submitted must not contain copyrighted materials or any other materials that may be restricted, prohibited, or outlawed by any laws, or materials that may otherwise infringe on the rights of a third party. The Essay may not invade publicity rights or privacy of any person, living or deceased, or otherwise infringe upon any person’s personal or proprietary rights including but not limited to copyrights or trademarks. The Station shall have the right to disqualify any entrant if it determines that the Essay contains copyrighted material or material that infringes on the rights of another; indecent or otherwise offensive material such as violence or drug abuse; or if such Essay contains material that is deemed to be unsuitable for a public audience. The Station’s determination with respect to all such matters shall be made in its sole discretion and shall be final. Essays that do not comply with these rules will not be eligible for the Contest. By submitting an Essay, all entrants agree that they have permission to post the Essay and grant Station permission to post their Essay on www.985thesportshub.com for promotional purposes.
e. Entrants may submit multiple nominations but may nominate a Nominee a maximum of one (1) time per Contest. A Nominee may be nominated multiple times, but only if by different entrants. Nominees are eligible to win in the Contest only once. An entrant may nominate him/herself.
f. There will be up to a total of three (3) Prize-winning Nominees and selected in the Contest.
2. ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS
a. This Contest is open to all Station listeners who are 21 years of age or older as of the date of entry into the Contest, who are legal US residents and reside in Massachusetts, except where prohibited by law. Winner and guest must possess a valid, government-issued ID and show proof of age and residency to verify eligibility. These eligibility restrictions apply to both the entrant and the Nominee.
b. Prizes will be awarded to the Nominee listed on the online entry form, not the entrant (unless the entrant has nominate him/herself).
3. PRIZES
a. Up to three (3) Prizes will be awarded. Each Prize consists of two (2) tickets to the Boston Bruins game on April 15th, 2025. Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of each Qualifying Prize is $300.
The winner will be solely responsible for all taxes and all other fees and expenses not specified herein associated with the receipt and use of the prize(s). The prize(s) is awarded as is. Tickets valid only on the date(s) printed on the tickets. Tickets are not refundable or transferable, and may not be substituted or exchanged for cash or credit at any time, nor will tickets be replaced if lost or stolen. Tickets may not be sold to a third party. If a prize-related event is unable to take place as scheduled, for reasons such as cancellation, preemption, postponement or unavailability, including for weather, or for any reason beyond control of the Station and/or prize provider, their sole responsibility to the winner(s) will be to award the remaining available elements of the prize(s) and no substitution or compensation will be provided for the unawarded element(s) of the prize(s). The Station and/or venue, in their sole discretion, reserve the right to deny entry to or to remove the winner(s) and/or guest(s) if either engages in disruptive behavior, does not follow Station and/or venue policy regarding COVID-19 guidelines, or in a manner with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person at the prize-related event. Winner understands that there are inherent risks involved in attending the prize-related event.
b. Prizes or prize certificates must be claimed via email Monday-Friday, during regular business hours. Prize or prize certificate must be claimed within seven (7) days of winning. Failure to claim Prize by the specified time will result in forfeiture of the prize. It is the winner’s sole responsibility to claim the Prize or prize certificate within the timeline provided in these Official Rules.
4. SELECTION OF WINNERS
a. Up to three (3) Prize winners will be selected at approximately 10:00A.M. ET on Monday, March 31st, 2025 in a Station-conducted random drawing from all eligible online entries received during the Online Entry Period. Potential Prize winner will be notified by phone and/or email promptly following the random drawing.
b. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible online entries received during the Online Entry Period.
c. Entrants need not listen to the Station or be present to win.
d. Winner must confirm acceptance of prize within three (3) days of winning, or risk disqualification and selection of an alternate winner (time permitting) in a random drawing of all remaining eligible entries.
e. Decisions of Station management with respect to the Contest are final.
5. CONDITIONS
a. The Station reserves the right to end any contest or amend these rules upon announcement on air and by publication at www.985thesportshub.com
b. For website contests: By use of the Station’s website and by entering this Contest, entrants agree to the Station’s Terms of Service Agreement and to the use of Personal Information as stated in the Privacy Policy located at www.985thesportshub.com
c. Copies of the written Contest rules and a list of all winners are available during regular business hours at the main studio of the Station, 1075 Main St., Suite 300, Waltham, MA 02451 or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Station.
