BoA Honors Local Austin Heroes

Tonight at 6:30 p.m., Bank of America is holding its 2011 Neighborhood Excellence Initiative awards, where it will give $450,000 to several not-for-profit organizations and local Austin heroes. The awards will be held at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum.

Bank of America is investing $20 million in the program this year, bringing the total commitment to $150 million since the program started in 2004. The bank has invested $2.25 million in Austin since the program began.

Each not-for-profit organization being honored tonight will receive a $200,000 unrestricted grant and leadership training. And the five local heroes selected for their commitment to the highest standards in community service will each get a $5,000 donation that they can direct to the not-for-profit charity of his/her choice.

Our own Ann Wyatt Little gave us a look at the organizations and individuals being honored tonight.