The City of Madison is inviting applicants for its Reverend James C. Wright Award.
Donor Name: City of Madison
State: Wisconsin
City: Madison
Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes
Deadline: 03/31/2024
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Equal Opportunities Division (EOD) and the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) presents the Rev. James C. Wright Human Rights Award annually. One adult/organization award and one youth award will be presented.
Award Criteria
- Recipients may be an adult, youth (under 18 years old), or organization.
- Individuals must be residents of the Madison metropolitan area whose work has impacted the City of Madison.
- Recipient must have been actively involved and/or provided leadership in grassroots-type effort(s) that is/are related to civil and/or human rights.
- Recipient may not have been recognized for involvement for this particular program or effort by another group or organization in the last two years (but may have been recognized by other groups or organizations for other efforts).
- Individuals and organizations must have demonstrated a commitment to civil and/or human rights in the Madison community or elsewhere.
- Individuals or organizations must have demonstrated a dedication and commitment to treating people with respect and dignity.
- Individuals may have been compensated for their work, but must also show a greater commitment to community service than simply their employment.
- Individuals should share Reverend Wright’s dedication to and compassion for civil and human rights and conduct their daily life consistent with these values.
- Members of the Department of Civil Rights, staff, Commissions and/or volunteers will not be eligible to receive the award
For more information, visit City of Madison.
