The City of Tacoma's Human Rights Commission is seeking nominations for:
HUMAN RIGHTS CHAMPION AWARD
One award will be presented by Mayor Strickland at the last City Council meeting of March, June, September and December.
Criteria for the Champion Award:
An individual or organization that has provided or provides services in the City of Tacoma that advances human rights. Services that advance human rights include, but are not limited to, activities that promote the following:
- The elimination of discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, disability, or military status;
- Access to justice, food, shelter, clothing, healthcare, education, or transportation;
- Reduction in violence, including domestic violence, and other crimes;
- Increased job opportunities through training or job creation;
- Reduction in adverse environmental impacts on our community;
- Safety and well being; or
- Human dignity.
To nominate an individual or group, please complete the attached nomination form and mail or email it to:
Tacoma Human Rights Commission
ATTN: John E. Wallace
PO Box 1657
Tacoma, WA 98401
jwallace.hrc@gmail.com
Human Rights Champion Nomination Form 
Contact
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City of Tacoma,
Neighborhood & Community Services Department
Human Services Division
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