Polaris Salutes American Heroes Campaign Winners Revealed

Polaris Off Road, the world leader in powersports and off-road innovation, today announced the winners of its Polaris Salutes American Heroes campaign. The patriotic campaign was created to honor Polaris’ American roots and recognize its network of owners and dealers who are making significant contributions to better their communities.

Launching shortly after Memorial Day, Polaris Salutes American Heroes called upon consumers to nominate Polaris owners or dealership employees within the U.S. that exemplify the qualities of modern-day heroes in one of five categories. The nominations shared stories of individuals going out of their way to help others and positively impact their communities – from critical jobs that often go without thanks, to volunteers that give selflessly in good times and bad, to thoughtful colleagues at local dealerships and other independent businesses. Culminating on the Fourth of July, six nominees were recognized as winners, including five Polaris owners (one for each of the five categories) and one dealership employee.

“Polaris has always placed tremendous value on the power of determination, tenacity and purpose,” said Steven Menneto, president of Off Road, Polaris. “This year more than ever we’ve seen our network of owners and dealers face challenges head-on and find creative solutions to support their communities. The winners of the Polaris Salutes American Heroes campaign embody the values that our company and this country were built on and we are honored to share their achievements and unique stories.”

The winners include:

• Protecting America: Polaris owner Nathan Lowder is an Emergency Department nursing manager and EMS manager at Franciscan Health Mooresville in Indiana. As the only full-service hospital in Morgan county, Lowder has been putting in countless hours to ensure patients are receiving the best care possible. For the past 12 years he has also volunteered as a firefighter, EMT and EMS coordinator at the Morgantown Volunteer Fire Department. Through his volunteer work he has used his Polaris RZR and Sportsman to respond to calls and reach injured patients where EMS trucks are unable to drive.