Do you know a Madisonian that has been working hard on Civil Rights issues that should get some public recognition?
Here’s the scoop from staff:
The Department of Civil Rights – Equal Opportunities Division is seeking nominations for the Reverend James C. Wright Human Rights Award to be presented at the Annual Celebration of Diversity Picnic on Thursday, July 17, 2008 at Warner Park. The Award is presented in honor of the late Reverend James C. Wright, who served as Executive Director of the Equal Opportunities Commission from its inception in 1968 until his retirement in 1992.
Nominees should share Rev. Wright’s dedication to and compassion for civil and human rights and conduct their daily life consistent with these values. Recipients may be an adult, youth or organization and be a resident of or working in the Madison Metropolitan area whose work has impacted the City of Madison. They must be or been actively involved or providing leadership in grassroots-type effort(s) that is/are related to civil or human rights. Recipients may not have been recognized for their involvement for this particular effort or program within the last two-year. Nominee(s) must have demonstrated a long-term commitment to civil or human rights in the Madison community or elsewhere as well as a commitment and dedication to treating people with respect and dignity. The deadline for nominations is Friday, June 27, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. Past recipients include: Jacqueline Wright, 1996; Dr. Richard H. Harris, 1997; Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson; 1998; Helen Vukelich, 1999; Anthony “Nino” Amato, 2000; John Noreika, Sr., 2001; Dr. John Y. Odom, 2002; Peter Muńoz, 2003; Earnestine Moss, 2004; Jonathan “Jon” Gramling, 2005; Agnes Gutierrez Cammer, 2006 and Jeffery Erlanger, 2007.
Visit our website at www.cityofmadison.com/dcr for additional information.
