Greg Perry, 2009 Heart of Green Local Hero

Greg Perry, a high school teacher from Ohio, was honored with the first annual Local Hero award. Selected from among nominees submitted by The Daily Green's audience, Perry was honored for working with his marketing students to develop the Green Dream, Ohio's largest green products expo, and the Ultimate Green Classroom, a model classroom made with sustainable and nontoxic materials. Through it all, Perry has battled cancer, giving his students an extra lesson in courage.

Read the year-after update to Greg Perry's story.

Read the Greg Perry's nomination, written by his class, and learn about 40 other inspiring Local Heroes nominated by The Daily Green's audience.