Heroes Wanted: Goodyear Announces Call for 41st Annual Highway Hero Award Nominations

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Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) has launched nominations for its 41st annual Highway Hero Award, celebrating commercial truck drivers who demonstrate extraordinary acts of courage. Running through December 31, 2024, the program seeks nominations for CDL holders who have gone above and beyond to help others on the road.

Eligible nominees must be full-time commercial drivers from the U.S. or Canada, operating vehicles with rim sizes greater than 19 inches, and the heroic act must occur during 2024 while on duty. The winner will receive cash prizes and a Goodyear Blimp ride, with up to two runners-up also receiving cash awards. Winners will be announced in 2025.

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Goodyear's Highway Hero Award will celebrate commercial truck drivers' extraordinary acts of courage

AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) announced it is now accepting nominations for its annual Highway Hero Award. Since 1983, Goodyear has been recognizing commercial truck drivers who go above and beyond their regular duties to keep our highways safe.

Now through Dec. 31, 2024, Goodyear is inviting nominations for drivers with a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) who went the extra mile to help others on the road. Goodyear is eager to hear from drivers across the commercial industry from long-haul truckers, to dump truck drivers, regional delivery and vocational vehicle operators and more.

"Commercial truck drivers are not only at the center of the supply chain industry, but they also act as vigilant guardians of the roads, ready to assist others in need," said Joe Burke, vice president, Goodyear North America Commercial business. "For over four decades, the Goodyear Highway Hero Award program has celebrated remarkable contributions of professional truck drivers who have acted selflessly for the good of others on the road."

To enter or nominate a CDL driver, visit www.goodyeartrucktires.com/newsroom/highway-heroes/. Goodyear will determine an approved list of nominees from which a panel of judges will select one winner and up to two finalists. Goodyear will announce the award winner in 2025, honoring the driver with cash prizes and a ride on the Goodyear Blimp. Up to two runners-up will also receive a cash prize.

Eligible nominees for this year's Highway Hero Award must be a full-time commercial driver with a valid CDL, reside in the U.S. or Canada and be actively operating a commercial, infrastructure, vocational vehicle or non-lifesaving emergency vehicle with rim size greater than 19 inches. The commercial trucker must be on the job at the time of the heroic incident and the act must have occurred between Jan. 1, 2024, and Dec. 31, 2024. To learn more about the Highway Hero Award, view exclusive content and read the full terms and conditions, visit www.goodyeartrucktires.com/newsroom/highway-heroes/.

The Goodyear Highway Hero Award is one way Goodyear helps recognize the growth and importance of the commercial trucking industry. Since 1898, Goodyear has been enabling mobility and continues to stay More Driven. Visit our Corporate Website to learn more.

About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 71,000 people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 22 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.

CONTACT: 
AMANDA ONEIL
330.796.4114
AMANDA_ONEIL@GOODYEAR.COM 

AGENCY CONTACT: 
LINDSAY WATERS
910.315.2694
LINDSAY.WATERS@PORTERNOVELLI.COM

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FAQ

When is the deadline to submit nominations for Goodyear's 2024 Highway Hero Award (GT)?

The deadline to submit nominations for Goodyear's 2024 Highway Hero Award is December 31, 2024.

What are the eligibility requirements for Goodyear's Highway Hero Award 2024?

Nominees must be full-time commercial drivers with a valid CDL, reside in the U.S. or Canada, and be operating a commercial vehicle with rim size greater than 19 inches. The heroic act must occur while on duty between January 1 and December 31, 2024.

What prizes will the 2024 Goodyear Highway Hero Award winner receive?

The winner will receive cash prizes and a ride on the Goodyear Blimp. Up to two runners-up will also receive cash prizes.

How long has Goodyear (GT) been running the Highway Hero Award program?

Goodyear has been recognizing commercial truck drivers through the Highway Hero Award program since 1983, making 2024 the 41st annual award.