The City of Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Commission is currently accepting nominations for its 2025 Community Awards. The Community Awards seek to promote positive human relations within the Cumberland County community.
A luncheon to honor the winners will be held Feb. 13 at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden at 11 a.m. Applications for nominations will be accepted until Jan. 10 by 3 p.m. Mailed applications must be postmarked by the deadline. Winners will be notified Jan. 14 and will receive two honorary tickets to the luncheon.
The FCHR requests that those who match multiple categories be nominated for the most appropriate category description. Nominators can only nominate one person, and they cannot nominate themselves. Nominees need to be residents of Cumberland County for the year they have been nominated. There are nine award categories.
The Youth Award is given to a student who is 21 years or younger. This student must have provided outstanding human relations service. The Humanitarian Award honors individuals for their outside humanitarian and volunteer activities.
The Lifetime Achievement Award is granted to an individual who has demonstrated human relations efforts through a body of work of 20 years or more. The Individual Award is given to an individual who exhibits constructive concern for oppressed people and speaks out on issues affecting the lives of economically disadvantaged people.
The Industry/Business Award is given to a business or industry that has an Equal Employment Opportunity program. The Educator Award is given to an educator who has been involved in worthy human relations throughout the school year.
The Military Award is given to an active duty or reserve military member, military unit or organization that promotes better human and race relations through activities and programs.
The Religious Leader Award is granted to a religious leader who promotes better human and race relations. The Organization Award is given to a commission, board, or organization that provides training, orientation and workshops about equal opportunities.
For a full description of each award and to submit a nomination, visit www.fayettevillenc.gov/city-services/human-relations-4154
The mission of the FCHR is to “serve as an innovative, proactive, and project-oriented public service department promoting equal opportunity and positive community relations to facilitate the protection of human and civil rights in Fayetteville and Cumberland County via the City’s Human Relations Ordinance.”
The department serves the Fayetteville/Cumberland County community by responding to requests for assistance and listening to residents’ concerns. They work closely with the Fayetteville Fair Housing Board to provide the community with workshops providing equal employment opportunity and fair housing.