[Press Release] : FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nominations being accepted for 20th Annual Columbia Values Diversity Awards

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Sarah Dresser
Program Specialist
Office of Cultural Affairs 
573-874-6387
OCA at CoMo.gov

Nominations being accepted for 20th Annual Columbia Values Diversity Awards

COLUMBIA, MO (September 27, 2016) - The City of Columbia Office of Cultural Affairs is now accepting nominations for the 20th 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 24th Annual Columbia Values Diversity Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017. The awards 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

One organization/group award


The deadline for nominations is Monday, Nov. 28. Nomination forms are available online at: www.CoMo.gov (Search: Diversity Celebration) or by calling the Office of Cultural Affairs at 573-874-6386.

Attachments: 


Award nomination guidelines and past winners

Award nomination form



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