Bill Hobbs Human Rights Award
Every community has people who work to build an environment that promotes fair and equal treatment for everyone. Often their special efforts are unrecognized outside their own circle of friends, co-workers, and neighbors.
The Golden Valley Human Rights Commission (HRC) seeks to recognize and support the efforts of these individuals through the Bill Hobbs Human Rights Award. The HRC accepts nominations for the award each year.
Nomination deadline for the 2011 Hobbs Human Rights Award was December 1, 2010.
Eligibility
- Nominees must live, work, or conduct business in the city of Golden Valley during the nomination year.
- Nominees activities proposed for recognition should have a positive impact or clearly improved understanding or cooperation in the areas of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, or familial status.
- Nominee services must be either voluntary or above-and-beyond a paid employees usual job responsibilities.
- Members of the Golden Valley Human Rights Commission are not eligible for the award while serving on the commission.
Nomination Process
Nominations may be submitted by either an individual or an organization (ie, a club, social agency, unit of government, religious denomination, school, or business). To submit a nomination, either:
- Fill out the online nomination form OR
- Download the nomination form and return to:
Golden Valley Human Rights Commission
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427-4588
Selection Process
- The recipient is selected by members of the Golden Valley Human Rights Commission.
- The Commission may give special consideration to activities that have occurred for an extended time, at least part of which have taken place during the current year, and that have had a significant impact on an affected group or individual.
Award Presentation
The award is presented during a City Council Meeting. The recipient's name is inscribed on a plaque permanently displayed in Golden Valley City Hall. In addition, the recipient receives a similar plaque inscribed with his/her organization's name.
