The Latah County Human Rights Task Force is requesting nominations for the 2023 Rosa Parks Human Rights Achievement Awards. Two recipients are selected for this award each year and the awards are presented at the Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Community Breakfast. The 2023 Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, January 21. A Community Award is given to a recipient who has a history of commitment and achievement in the field of human rights for our community. A Student Award is presented to a high school or university student, or some other young person who has shown promise in the field of human rights.
The criteria for the selection of a Rosa Parks award include, but are not limited to, length of active participation in human rights causes; a record of leadership and accomplishment; and manifestations of special courage and commitment in opposing bigotry and celebrating diversity. To nominate an individual send a one page letter describing the accomplishments and background of the nominee giving reasons to support the nomination to Latah County Human Rights Task Force, Box 8613, Moscow, ID 83843 or e-mail the nomination to Joann Muneta at jmuneta@uidaho.edu. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, January 5, 2023.