The City of Pocatello Human Relations Advisory Committee is seeking to honor an outstanding local resident for their work in human and civil rights. The group is asking for nominations for its Human and Civil Rights Award.
The nomination form can be found at bit.ly/2pRU8zQ
The accolade recognizes a citizen who has worked to improve Pocatello in one or more of the following criteria:
- Helped protect and advance human and civil rights of Pocatello residents
- Promoted human rights training and programs
- Worked to eradicate discrimination
- Promoted equal educational opportunity and access for all
- Worked to improve inter-group relations
- Worked to eliminate hate motivated incidents and/or harassment
- Worked to reduce violence and promote peace
- Worked to gain a greater voice for all in policy and decision-making
- Helped to eliminate stereotyping in the community
- Worked to educate others about extremists who threaten the human and civil rights of others
- Worked to promote educational opportunity for physically and/or mentally challenged individuals
- Worked to build more effective family, school, and community partnerships
The nomination form can be found at bit.ly/2pRU8zQ, and completed forms can be emailed to hrac.pocatello@gmail.com.
Nominations will be accepted until December 22 at 9 p.m.
Previous winners include: 2019 - Jason Byrd and Portneuf Valley Interfaith Fellowship 2018 - Betty Moore 2017 - Hon. Rick Carnaroli 2016 - Jennifer Seaich 2015 - Billie Johnson 2014 - Roger J. Bray and Roger W. Chase 2013 - John Purce 2012 - Edgar Malepeai 2011 - Bonnie Frantz and 2Great4Hate 2008 - James Yizar 2007 - Clayton Diggie 2006 - Farhana Hibbert
For more information on the City of Pocatello’s Human Relations Advisory Committee, visit pocatello.us/273/Human-Relations-Advisory-Committee.
City of Pocatello Press Release 11/26/2019 _ Logan McDougall, Public Information Officer, at 208-234-6281
