Map of Heroes is a public monument to everyday kindness. These guidelines keep every hero’s story warm, honest, respectful, and safe for the people we celebrate — and for their families.
Positive recognition
Sincere recognition of someone who made a real, positive difference for a person or community.
Family-friendly recognition
Stories anyone can read — kind, respectful, and appropriate for all ages.
Memorial honors
Honoring someone who has passed away, shared with care and the family's blessing.
Community stories
Everyday acts of service, courage, and generosity that strengthen a neighborhood.
Harassment or insults
Content meant to demean, mock, threaten, or target a person or group.
Defamatory claims
Unverified or false statements that could harm someone's reputation.
Political attacks
Using a hero's page as a vehicle for partisan campaigning or political conflict.
Exact private home addresses
Pinpointing where someone lives without their explicit permission. Use a city-level location instead.
Sensitive personal information
Phone numbers, financial details, government IDs, or other private data.
Photos without permission
Images you don't have the right to share, or that the person hasn't agreed to.
Identifying details about children
A minor's full name combined with their exact school or home location.
Fundraising claims
Solicitations for money or donations, unless approved by our team in advance.
Medical, legal, or criminal accusations
Allegations of wrongdoing, diagnoses, or legal conclusions about any person.
A real person reviews it
Every nomination is read by our team against these guidelines — usually within 2 business days.
Approved heroes go live
Your hero gets a pin on the map and a shareable page of their own, and we email you the moment it’s published.
If we can’t approve it, you get your money back
If we can’t approve your nomination, we’ll refund your payment in full. See our terms for details, or contact us with any question.
Every hero belongs to one of these categories. There’s room for all kinds of heroes.
If your nomination follows these guidelines, we’d be honored to help you put their story on the map. Each nomination is reviewed by our team before it goes public.