Beeston is set to have a large mural celebrating the courageous efforts of 12-year-old Owen Jenkins who died saving the life of two young girls.
His mum, Nicola Jenkins, 43, said the mural will celebrate her son and show that "you don't have to be rich and famous to make an impact on other people's lives."
The Chilwell pupil died on Monday, July 10, 2017, after going into Beeston Weir to help two girls who were in trouble in the water.
His actions were described by a Nottingham coroner as "exceptional" as she recorded a verdict of accidental death last year.
The 25ft mural of Owen's face - which will be painted by street artist Peter Barber - will be on the chimney stack on the side of Hairven Salon in High Road.
The large mural will be painted on Monday, July 29, and will be in a prominent position so shoppers, visitors and motorists will see it.
Owen will join other famous faces which have been painted in Beeston including Nottingham's world famous fashion designer Sir Paul Smith and actor Richard Beckinsale.
Mrs Jenkins said: "I feel honoured that it was offered to me especially next to all the legends around Beeston like Paul Smith and Richard Beckinsale.
"For me, my family, and everyone who knew Owen it will be amazing. I am hoping that it will remind people that Owen gave his life for another. He saved someone.
"It also reminds people that not everyone has to be a celebrity to do something special. You don't have to be rich and famous to make an impact on other people's lives.
"I am happy he died doing something for someone else rather than it being a mishap. My last memory of Owen is he left my house, told me he loved me, and he was smiling."
The family also hope the mural will make people think twice about swimming in open water.
Since Owen’s death, his family have set up the Open Water Education Network, or OWEN, which educates people about how to stay safe around water.
The £2,000 mural is funded by Hairven Salon and Nottingham Casuals Rugby Football Club, which Owen played for. Approval to use the side of the building has been given.
Organiser of Beeston Street Art, Jeanie Barton, who has been coordinating the project, said: "It will be overlooking Station Road and from the square you will see it.
"It is going to be breathtaking. The tragedy brought the town together and it is something that means something to everyone.
"It is a memorial to Owen and will spread the word of the charity.
"The death of a child is unimaginable and keeping his memory alive is important - to have her son there for everyone to see, that can be there for decades."
