Wednesday, October 3, 2012

2012 Jefferson City MO, NAACP Awardees - Putting Meaning into "Standing for Equality, Fighting for Justice"


Criteria for Awards

ROY WILKINS AWARD
Jack and Carolyn Hembree
The Roy Wilkins Award is given in recognition of individuals who have devoted their lives to finding solutions to racial inequality, promoted educational excellence and demonstrated courage in the fight for equality, justice and civil rights.

ROSA PARKS AWARD
Ina Boone
The Rosa Parks Award is given to individuals who have committed their lives, and have exhibited dedication and commitment to the cause of equality and justice in the face of personal sacrifice, and for standing up against racism and discrimination.

CORPORATE/PUBLIC IMAGE AWARD
Governor Jeremiah (Jay) Nixon
This Corporate/Public Image Award is given to a company or individual in the public/private sector, in recognition of its/their commitment and dedication to equal opportunity, employment, diversity, community support and
leadership.

The DREAMER - PRESIDENTIAL CHOICE AWARD
Senior Master Sergeant Alvin Sims
Lieutenant Colonel Janice McCall
Second Christian Church
Tim Dollar
This Presidential Choice Award is given to an organization or individuals in the public/private sector, in recognition of its/their commitment and dedication to equal opportunity, access, employment, diversity, community support and leadership.

MYRTLE SMITH ODEN YOUNG ADULT SERVICE AWARD
Terrell Fain
The Myrtle Smith Oden Service Award is given to individuals who have worked faithfully in the NAACP or othercivic organizations for the overall betterment of the community.

LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD
Herb Johnson
Dr. Carolyn Mahoney
The Lifetime Service Award is given in recognition of an individual for a lifetime career, dedicated toward the cause of justice, equal opportunity and civil rights for all people.


LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Honorable Ike Skelton
The Lifetime Achievement Award is given in recognition of an individual who has worked diligently and given honorable and dedicated service in the safeguard of justice and democracy.

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