MADISON — The Department of Civil Rights – Equal Opportunities Division is seeking nominations for the 18th annual Reverend James C. Wright Human Rights Award. Nominations are due on Friday, May 22, and the award will be presented at the Common Council Meeting on June 17. The award honors the late Reverend James C. Wright who served as executive director of the Equal Opportunities Commission from its inception in 1968 until his retirement in 1992.
Nominees should share Rev. Wright's dedication to and compassion for civil and human rights and conduct their daily life consistent with these values. Recipients may be an adult, youth, or organization in the Madison Metropolitan area whose work has impacted the City of Madison. They must be or have been actively involved in providing leadership in grassroots-type effort(s) that is/are related to civil or human rights. Award nominee(s) must have demonstrated a long-term commitment to civil or human rights in the Madison community or elsewhere as well as a commitment and dedication to treating people with respect and dignity
