GOSHEN – The Orange County Human Rights Commission is seeking nominations for the 2017 awards.
Now in its 22nd year, the human rights awards program honors those who have made a significant contribution to advance human rights and eliminate discrimination. Since the award’s inception in 1995, 128 individuals, organizations, or businesses in Orange County have been recognized.
“Each year, these awards highlight those in Orange County that have advanced human rights in Orange County,” said County Executive Steven Neuhaus. “I appreciate the important work done by these individuals and the Human Rights Commission. These men and women provide our residents with hope and I look forward to honoring the winners.”
To be considered, candidates will have enriched the quality of life in the county by building better relationships among diverse people and encouraging them to participate in community life on an equal basis; fostered mutual respect and understanding among individuals of difference races or national origin; relieved tension and conflict between racial, religious, or nationality groups; and helped to eliminate discrimination in the county.
Completed nomination forms must be postmarked no later than February 17.
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