The Greenville Human Relations Council is accepting nominations for their Annual Award Ceremony and Reception.  The nomination deadline is Tuesday, February 11, 2025.   The event will take place at First Christian Church Family Life Center on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 5:30 PM.  The Family Life Center is located at 2810 E. 14^th Street, Greenville, NC 27858.   If you'd like to make a nomination, click here.

The Council will recognize individuals and organizations/businesses who provide services that strengthen communities and improve the lives of others.    The community is invited to join us in honoring the extraordinary achievements of Greenville’s residents.   If you know of individuals, businesses, organizations or agencies that are deserving of any of these awards, we encourage you to nominate them.    Listed below are the categories and the criteria for each award:

 Best-Irons Humanitarian Award honors individuals, organizations/businesses with a commitment to positive human relations in Greenville.   It recognizes an individual and a business (organization, profit, nonprofit, civic groups, etc.) that has made Greenville a better place through their commitment to promote social, racial and economic justice; defending human rights; and/or enhancing the dignity of all people.    Recipients may be considered “overlooked champions” who have energized others to improve the opportunities and quality of life for residents of Greenville.  They have unselfishly shared their time and expertise and consistently and willingly extended a helping hand to others – often without seeking recognition.  NOMINEES MUST RESIDE IN THE CITY LIMITS.

 Distinguished Inclusive Community Award honors organizations/businesses who have demonstrated a significant contribution toward creating a diverse and inclusive community through the implementation of policies, procedures, initiatives, and/or programs in one or more of the following areas:

 Recruitment and retention of an excellent and diverse staff, faculty, or student body.

• Foster equality of opportunity within our community.
• Encourage diverse perspectives.
• Create a welcoming and supportive climate through efforts such as visibility, communication and education.
• Other areas critical to establishing inclusivity.

 Community Service Award (Volunteerism) honors individuals and/or organizations that provide outstanding volunteer services that strengthen our community and improve the lives of our residents.  Criteria for the awards are: (a) Community Service Youth Award recognizes the dedication of an individual 17 years of age or younger, (b) Community Service Adult Award recognizes the dedication of an individual age 18 and older, and (c) the Community Service Business/Organization Award recognizes any business/organization or agency for their volunteer efforts.

 Nominations must be post marked by the deadline date, Tuesday, February 11, 2025, or hand delivered to the Human Relations Office, located on the third floor of the Municipal Building (201 West Fifth Street) Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.  Please address all hand delivered nominations to:

                                    Cassandra Daniels
                                    P. O. Box 7207
                                    201 West Fifth Street
                                    Greenville, NC  27835-7207

For more information, please visit coghrc.greenvillenc.gov or contact Cassandra Daniels with the City’s Human Relations Office at 252-329-4494.

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