The City of Iowa City Human Rights Commission is now accepting nominations for its prestigious Youth Human Rights Awards.
Donor Name: City of Iowa City
State: Iowa
County: Johnson County (IA)
Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes
Deadline: 04/21/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This annual event celebrates the impactful contributions of local youth who have advanced human rights causes, whether locally or abroad.
Awards Criteria
The Human Rights Commission is seeking to honor young individuals who have demonstrated creativity and initiative beyond the typical classroom or pre-organized activities. Nominations should focus on additional efforts made by youth to address human rights issues, and activities that stem from classwork or organized events are welcomed, provided they go beyond what was initially planned.
Eligibility Criteria
- Residency: The nominee must live in Johnson County.
- Age Range: The nominee must be between 5 and 18.
- Activity Timeline: The nominated activity must have occurred after May 2024, not before.
- Personal Endeavors: The achievement must benefit others, not purely a personal goal or achievement.
- Prior Awards: The nominee should not have received this award based on the same activity or conduct in previous years.
- Nomination Form Issues: The form must be completed and submitted before the deadline.
- Nomination Context: The nominee’s achievements should not stem from graded class assignments or activities unless related to service clubs or student organizations.
- Nominee’s Involvement: The nominee must have actively participated in organizing, chairing, hosting, or presenting for the event or activity.
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