Nominations due by Dec. 14 for PWC Human Rights Commission awards

Prince William County Human Rights Commission is accepting nominations for its annual Universal Human Rights Day Awards until Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.

The awards were first presented in 1995, so the 2025 presentation will mark the 30th year the awards have been recognizing people in the community who have made significant contributions to fostering equality and advancing human rights for all people in Prince William County.

To submit a nomination, go to pwcva.gov/human-rights-awards and complete the form by Dec. 14, 2024. Nominations can also be mailed or delivered to the Human Rights Office which is located in the Ferlazzo Building off US 1 at 15941 Donald Curtis Drive, Suite 125, Woodbridge, VA 22191. 

According to the Human Rights Commission’s news release, previous honorees have been recognized for their work in combating sex trafficking, addressing homelessness and alleviating food insecurity. Others were recognized for such activities such as mentoring Prince William County youth, health education and workshops tutoring, supporting college and career planning, and promoting informed decision-making. 

Past awardees have also demonstrated leadership, excellence, effectiveness and courage that advanced equality. 
 
Nominations for individuals, schools, community groups, organizations or businesses. Nominees must be Prince William County residents or Prince William County-based.

Awardees will be honored on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at the McCoart Government Center, during the annual Universal Human Rights Day celebration. This event will also commemorate the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act. 

For questions or further information, call the Human Rights Office at 703-792-4680 during regular business hours.  

The Prince William County Human Rights Commission remains dedicated to its mission of eliminating discrimination and enforcing civil and human rights laws to establish equal opportunity for all people. Through education and advocacy, the commission seeks to cultivate a community where every resident is treated with fairness and dignity. 

Commission Chair Curtis Porter said “We want to recognize people who are making a contribution in the field of human and civil rights in Prince William County. This is an excellent opportunity for the Prince William County Human Rights Commission to do that,” Porter said.  

For more information about the Human Rights Office go to pwcva.gov/humanrights.