This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to eliminating racism in Southeast Wisconsin through their volunteer or paid work. advocacy, and leadership.
Please submit no later than noon on Monday, October 14, 2019
Nominations:Please be thorough and detailed in your response. The selection committee may not know your candidate well enough to evaluate them if your responses are not thorough.
Restrictions: No group or self-nominations
The selection committee will review candidates on the following criteria:
a. How the candidate advances knowledge, perspective and awareness of the impact of race and racism in a variety of ways. b. How the candidate advocates publicly and in personal circles supporting an understanding of racial justice issues/concerns (in the community, work or personal settings). c. How the candidate works to eliminate discriminatory institutional barriers to people of color's contribution to the workplace and/or community. d. How the candidate invests time, talent, and treasure in building a world of racial justice & equity.
Honorees will be recognized at
An Evening to Promote Racial Justice
Tuesday, December 3, 2019; 5-8 p.m.
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts-Bradley Pavilion
Keynote Speaker: Maria Hinojosa
Past Award Winners Include Monique Liston (2017), Fran Kaplan (2016), Reggie Jackson (2015), Bryan Massingale(2014), Emilio DeTorre (2013), Mary Mazul (2012), Nacarci Feaster (2011), Bob Peterson (2010), The Women's Fund (2009), Joan Kessler (2008), John Fitzgerald (2007), Reggie Moore (2006), Marty Stein (2005).