[Press Release] : FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nominations Accepted for Columbia Values Diversity Awards

[Press Releases]

For Immediate Release
November 4, 2010
 
Contact: Steve Hollis, Manager – Division of Human Services
573.874.7488 or ocs at GoColumbiaMo.com 
 
Nominations Currently Being Accepted for 14th Annual Columbia Values Diversity Awards

The Division of Human Services is now accepting nominations for the 14th Annual Columbia Values Diversity Awards. The awards show appreciation for individuals, families, organizations and groups who have had significant impact in our community in promoting diversity and cultural understanding.  
The awards will be presented at the 18th Annual Columbia Values Diversity Celebration on Thursday, January 13, 2011 and recognize people whose work in our community exemplifies the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by fostering individual dignity, racial equality, understanding, peacemaking and solving problems through non-violence.
Two awards will be presented: 
·         One individual/family award, and
·         One organization/group award.
The deadline for nominations is Tuesday, November 30, 2010. Nomination forms are available by calling the Division of Human Services at (573) 874-7488 (v) or 874-7356 (tty) or on the web at: www.GoColumbiaMo.com  (Go Word:  GoDiversityCelebration)
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