Human Rights Hall of Fame
 

About the Hall of Fame

On Sunday, October 24, 2010, the Montgomery County Office of Human Rights (OHR) will host its sixth biennial Human Rights Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to honor 5 individuals who have made great personal sacrifices in contributing to human and civil rights in Montgomery County, either as trailblazers of the past or as current light bearers in the struggle.  The Human Rights Hall of Fame mission is to recognize visionary leadership, outstanding achievement, and altruism on the road to eliminating discrimination, diminishing the effects of discrimination, and advancing human rights. 

Selection Criteria

The selection criteria for Hall of Fame members, living or deceased, is exemplary leadership, achievement and lasting impact on Montgomery County's human rights movement. Hall of Fame inductees, nominated by the community and selected by a panel of community judges, may not include any current staff member of the Montgomery County Office of Human Rights.

Nomination Procedures

To nominate an individual for the Hall of Fame:

• Complete a Nomination Form and Print and Mail to the address below.
• Include a narrative (250-300 words) containing a concise overview supporting the nomination.
  
• Provide supplemental information that will further demonstrate the contribution of the individual. If information is not in electronic form (letters of recommendation, newspaper articles, etc.) it can be mailed separately to:

Inductee and Nominee Info

• 2001 Inductees
• 2001 Nominees
• 2002 Inductees
• 2002 Nominees
• 2004 Inductees
• 2004 Nominees
• 2006 Inductees
• 2008 Inductees