The Golden Valley Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (DEIC) celebrated the 2024 Bill Hobbs Human Rights Award winners at last night’s City Council meeting. This annual award recognizes community members who work to create a fair and equitable environment for all.
This year’s honorees are Christopher Robinson, chair of Golden Valley Pride, and Trey Gladney, chair and one of the founding members of PRIME.
“Christopher exemplifies the various aspects of this award,” said his nominator. Robinson dedicates himself to ensuring the largest Minnesota suburban pride festival is a welcoming, safe, and celebratory event for the LGBTQIA+ community. “Through his leadership and relationship building, he has created a liberatory gathering space in a time that can feel so dark for queer and trans individuals,” the nominator added.
Gladney has made strides in racial equity by engaging with local businesses, organizations, and agencies within Golden Valley to advocate for equitable and inclusive supplier contracts. “Trey has created broad impact regarding racial equity in Golden Valley and has shed light on the various inequities that continue to impact people of color,” said his nominator. “As a strong civic volunteer, he takes an active part in the movement to effect change in Golden Valley, especially as it relates to supporting small and minority-owned businesses.”
Nominations for the Bill Hobbs Human Rights Award are open January through November. IF you know someone in Golden Valley promoting fairness and equity, consider nominating them for next year’s award here.