State Representative Jake Teshka wants to recognize those in House District 7 who have a heart of a Hoosier, and is seeking nominations for his recently launched award.

The Heart of a Hoosier Award will be presented to outstanding individuals and local businesses that exemplify kindness, courage, thoughtfulness and transformative involvement in House District 7 – which includes portions of LaPorte, Marshall and St. Joseph counties. He urges residents to nominate people from the district with sound character, and who go above and beyond to help others.

To nominate somebody for Teshka’s Heart of a Hoosier Award, visit www.in.gov/h7 and click the “Nominate” tab and fill out the form. ‘

Nominees must be residents of House District 7.

Recipients will be given an award certificate during a special presentation and spotlighted in Teshka’s email newsletter sent to constituents across the district. To subscribe, visit in.gov/h7 and enter your email address on the left-hand side of the screen.