Lake Barrington Woman Nominated as Local Hero

Lake Barrington resident Maria Milik's volunteerism has been recognized by the community. 

Milik has been chosen as one of three finalists in General Motor's Our Town, Our Heroes program for her work with Barrington Special Education Forum and AutismOne. 

Milik's friend Michelle Price nominated her for the award. 

"Maria is always willing to do anything for anyone. Her dedication with heading up the procurement for the AutismOne gala helped raise more than $10,000 for autism.”

The Our Town, Our Heroes program supports and rewards local heroes like Milik who inspire others in their communities every day. 

Every two weeks, the program will narrow down the nominations, and enable the public to choose the winner by voting for the featured finalists. The hero, and the person who nominated him or her, will receive a one-week loan of an all-new Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac vehicle and a full tank of gas.

“Heroes come in many forms, and Maria certainly embodies the selflessness and dedication that have made an impact," said Brian Goebel, General Motors North Central Region Communications Manager. “We know Maria’s friends, family and neighbors would agree, and we’re thrilled to share her story with the rest of Illinois.”

Voting will end today. The winner will be announced Sept. 29. To vote for Milik, head to DrivingTheMidwest.com.