County’s Office of Human Rights Seeks Nominations for Hall of Fame

For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 6, 2016

The Montgomery County Office of Human Rights (OHR) is accepting nominations for its Ninth Hall of Fame. Nominations should be individuals – either living or deceased – whose ongoing work, service and contributions have positively impacted human and civil rights in the county. The deadline for nominations is November 4.

A select number of nominees will be recommended for induction into the Hall of Fame by a panel of Hall of Fame members who will act as the selection committee. The induction ceremony is planned for Sunday, December 4 at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.

The OHR Hall of Fame began in 2001 and is held every other year. More than 80 individuals have been inducted over the years. For a complete listing of inductees or to find the nomination form go to www.montgomerycountymd.gov/humanrights.

For information about the program contact Beverly Marshall at 240-777-8479.

 

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Release ID: 16-439
Media Contact: Judy Stiles 240-777-6507