The Columbia Values Diversity Celebration Planning Committee is now accepting nominations for its 15th annual Diversity Awards. Each year, the committee bestows its award on one individual/family and one group/organization that promotes diversity and cultural understanding in the community. Nominees should also also exemplify the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in fostering racial equality and solving problems non-violently. Award-winners will be honored during a ceremony Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012.
Deadline: noon on Tuesday, Nov. 29
Forms: Nomination guidelines (.pdf), nomination form (.pdf)
Submissions: should be sent to Columbia Values Diversity Award Committee. Via fax: (573) 874-7756. Via email.
Via snail mail:
Columbia Values Diversity Award Committee
c/o City of Columbia, Division of Human Services
1005 W. Worley St., P.O. Box 6015, Columbia, MO 65205-6015
For more information: Visit the Diversity Awards page on the City of Columbia website, or contact the city’s Division of Human Services at (573) 874-7488, or via email.